MOVIE PREMIERE: The documentary American Factory already had appeared at Sundance, in finished form, but without a distributor or production financial deal. That
Preston Sturges’ 1941 movie about a filmmaker suffering an existential crisis – do his films really matter, especially the lighter ones? – has directly inspired s
This is a review that asks — and hopefully answers — the big-picture questions, such as whether Mindhunter ’s second act lives up to the promise of the first, for those who appreciated it, and whether it will...
There’s not much on TV tonight – but if your program lineup includes MGM, you’ve got an uncut look at one of the most disturbing films of the 1960s: The
The supernatural elements of this new season of The Terror were the least effective part of last week’s premiere. The setting and characters, though, is ca
Last week, HBO presented the first two episodes of Our Boys, serving up one revelation after another. One was the presentation of a fact-based murder mystery, ba
My favorite TV moment of last year – James Corden taking Paul McCartney on an expanded tour of McCartney’s home town of Liverpool – was expanded even more in this
Creator/executive producer Danny McBride takes his usual approach with his latest HBO series. Following the paths of Eastbound & Down and Vice Principals , McBride’s The Righteous Gemstones is...
Televangelists might look like easy marks for satirists. They are not. Like soap operas, televangelists go so far over the top they almost preempt satire...
SPECIAL: Broadcast live from New York City, this celebratory special features mostly the second-tier cast of the popular TV show and upcoming movie: the biggest scheduled in-person
This installment of The Movies crams three decades of film history into one two-hour program, covering the 1930s through the 1950s. This is more of a reflection
Last week’s Season 2 premiere certainly hit the ground running, cleared the decks, and reshuffled all the players. It’s as though all the families of Game of T
This felt anti-climactic. A lot of things were teased but few were resolved. If they are resolved satisfactorily next season that will make up for it but its hard to have faith in that. I suspect most climaxes to come will be like the...
This was really stupid. How long were they supposed to be stuck on that rock? Gendry had to get back to Eastwatch. A raven had to get to Dragonstone. Dany had to fly to Eastwatch. Then fly to where they were stuck. And she had to take...
I enjoyed this, I promise you. I like seeing the good guys band together and there were a number of nice scenes. I'm not even going to complain about the rampant "jet packing" and contraction of time. I understand that Benioff and Weiss...
Michael Che and Colin Jost get a summer half-hour showcase that feels predictably like a padded Weekend Update segment of 'Saturday Night Live.' read more
NBC was tops on Friday night in total viewers (4.06 million), adults 18-49 (0.8 rating/4 share), and adults 25-54 (1.1/4). ABC eked out NBC to capture the adults 18-34 lead (0.5/3). Follow @SonOfTheBronx If you can see this text, your...
Comcast and FX Networks will launch FX+, a new service that will allow Xfinity TV subscribers to upgrade to a platform featuring commercial-free current seasons of every FX and FXX original series and every season of many current and...
WE tv has ordered a second season of docuseries “Mama June: From Hot to Not,” which 10 new episodes to begin airing in early in 2018. The logline: Season two will follow “Mama June” as she tries to navigate life after a whirlwind year...
I absolutely loved this until the final couple of minutes. I had goosebumps twice during this episode. First, obviously, with the reunion of Arya and Sansa. I loved the way that was constructed. Initially I was disappointed that their...
What follows are the fast affiliate results for Sunday, August 6, 2017 broken out by network and by each half-hour. -Total Viewers: ABC: 4.76 million, CBS: 4.58, NBC: 3.14, Fox: 1.56 -Adults 18-49: CBS: 0.9 rating/4 share, ABC: 0.8/ 3,...
What follows are the fast affiliate results for Saturday, August 5, 2017 broken out by network and by each half-hour. -Total Viewers: NBC: 3.34 million, CBS: 2.13, ABC: 1.96, Fox: 652,000 -Adults 18-49: NBC: 0.5 rating/3 share, ABC: 0.4/...
The Television Critics Association (TCA) has recognized the top programs and actors from the 2016-2017 television season at its 33RD Annual TCA Awards presentation on Saturday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by Kristin...
What follows are the fast affiliate results for Friday, August 4, 2017 broken out by network and by each half-hour. -Total Viewers: NBC: 4.05 million, CBS: 3.58, ABC: 3.32, Fox: 1.38, CW: 1.05 -Adults 18-49: NBC: 0.8 rating/4 share, ABC:...
'Wet Hot American Summer' returns for its second season on Netflix, and while there are plenty of laughs, there are more slow patches than ever before. read more
James Van Der Beek's oddball lead performance is a highlight in 'What Would Diplo Do?,' a Viceland comedy still trying to find its own identity. read more
One of my objections to the direction of the TV show is the way Cersei has become such a central figure. Instead of the actions of multiple characters leading to chaotic consequences, the producers have chosen to centralise the drama...
Paul Bettany is terrific and Sam Worthington tries hard in 'Manhunt: Unabomber,' Discovery's eight-hour look at FBI attempts to capture the Unabomber. read more
Television has long been obsessed with authenticity, but this summer's most vital shows are defined by artifice, embellishment and make-believe. read more
This was oddly structured. Fifty minutes of chat followed by five minutes of mindless action. A huge effort spent to patiently explain Dany's plan to us only for it to be blown up at the end. I disliked almost everything about the sea...
Prince William and Prince Harry provide an intimate portrait of the mother they lost at a tragically young age in 'Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy.' read more
If you were looking for a new 'True Blood' — only without the sex, swearing, extreme gore and socially relevant subtext — NBC's 'Midnight, Texas' has you covered. read more