First episode impressions (TV reviews): Only the miniseries modernization of “Jackal” is worth following, and even for that, you’ll need patience.
First episode impressions (TV review): This short (?) and stout series is the latest in a genre with decreasing thrills and surprises.
Fall TV preview: Fall TV is still a thing (sort of), so here are 10 new shows that might be worth checking out.
Movie review: Although it features good actors, this horror film stays in the shallow end of the pool.
2023 television: A couple of old-school network shows break into the streaming-dominated list of my favorite series of the year.
Movie review: The art of solving murders with attention to detail is not stuck in the Aughts, as proven by Monk’s first on-screen case in 14 years.
TV review: Focusing on stylish crime drama rather than groundbreaking action, this miniseries gives us the background of Winston Scott.
Fall TV preview: Amid the strike, networks and streamers have patched together a slate of pre-planned shows and foreign imports.
TV review: Craig Rosenberg’s series roasts the icky popularity of serial-killer podcasts. But its own fictional story is too slow of a burn.
Movie review: An unpleasant message and flat narrative make this adaptation a misfire, despite a strong Dave Bautista turn.