John’s top 10 TV shows of 2024
2024 television: Network shows held on to some viewers thanks to diversity of main characters and premises, but streaming and premium channels continued to dominate.
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‘Apartment 7A’ could be called ‘Terry’s Baby’
Movie review: Though not original, there’s a smidgen of appeal both for those familiar and unfamiliar with “Rosemary’s Baby.”
Fall movie preview 2024: 10 films I wouldn’t mind seeing
Fall movie preview: Fans of horror, superheroes and biopics especially have a lot to look forward to this autumn.
‘Evil’ wraps 50-episode run as one of TV’s sneaky-best shows
TV review: Canceled before the Kings were ready to end the story, “Evil” never loses its laser-focus on the main trio and what they stand for.
John’s top 10 TV shows of 2022
2022 television: The landscape of TV is being flattened – fewer episodes, but more shows. That makes narrowing this list to a mere 10 quite a challenge.
‘Beavis and Butt-head’ more smartly stupid than ever in Season 9
TV review: Mike Judge’s now-iconic series expands its canvas to include multiple timelines as it makes fun of the lead duo and the world around them.
‘Orphan: First Kill’ silly where ‘Orphan’ (2009) is creepy
Movie reviews: The prequel to “Orphan” asks the audience to accept a major “Just Go With It” scenario, and I couldn’t go with it.
Beavis and Butt-head score with ‘Do the Universe’
Movie review: Mike Judge hasn’t lost touch with these characters he invented three decades ago. Plus, the comedic pacing is better than ever.
‘Evil’ Season 2 (2021) down-to-earth and deliciously demonic
Frightening Friday (TV review): Ironically, its grounding in reality makes “Evil” one of TV’s best supernatural series. Here’s my look at Season 2.
‘The Twilight Zone’ can’t live up to high standard of the name
First episode impressions (TV review): The new version of the classic sci-fi show gets off to a slow start.