‘Gen V’ continues super-smart storytelling from ‘The Boys’
First episode impressions (TV review): The universe of “The Boys” goes back to school for more social commentary and weirdness.
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‘Gen V’ continues super-smart storytelling from ‘The Boys’
Baxter, Casey Jones elevate ‘TMNT’ Season 3 (1989) at midway point
‘TMNT’ flashback (TV review): “Return of the Fly” and the first two Casey Jones episodes rank among the cartoon’s high points.
‘TMNT: IDW Collection’ Volume 1 (2015) an expert blend of nostalgia, world-building
‘TMNT’ flashback (Comic book review): Tom Waltz’s epic new continuity launches with Issues 1-12 and micro-series Issues 1-5.
Australian scarer ‘Talk to Me’ maintains grip till the end
Movie review: “Talk to Me” has the horror mood and mystery you want, plus strong characters and a chilling ending.
‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ mostly continues original’s fun
Movie review: The sequel doesn’t totally play to its strengths, but it has enough humor and warmth to be fairly painless to watch.
Where were you in ’73? ‘American Graffiti’ marks 50 years
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): George Lucas’ first hit is one of the best coming-of-age movies, and remarkably influential on the art of film.
Lost in the 1999 bin, ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’ skewers teen pageants
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This funny film is among Kirsten Dunst’s ladder-climbing turns as she plays a dim but likable contestant.
‘Cruel Summer’ Season 2 offers new timeline-hopping mysteries
First episode impressions (TV review): A new cast and story take up the baton of this soapy but discussion-worthy summer mystery.
‘The Way I Used to Be’ (2016) a mature portrayal of the age of immaturity
Book club book report: In her debut novel, Amber Smith writes a believable and gripping inner portrait of a teen with a terrible secret.
‘Buffy: Big Bad’ (2022) a fun alternate-dimension romp
Book review: Lily Anderson makes a respectable Buffyverse debut by breezily presenting a neighboring dimension from Evil’s point of view.