The struggle to find blockbuster TV shows has continued in a post-Game of Thrones world. The iconic series, along with The Walking Dead and The Crown, proved big-budget TV shows could receive critical acclaim and large viewership. They became the new watercooler talk, and soon, Star Wars, Rings of Power, and Marvel chased similar success. … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ – The King of Monsters Rules Streaming
TV Review: ‘Invincible’ Returns, Dripping with Ambition, Blood, and Style — Season 2 – Part One
The affect of Robert Kirkman on quality comic book television can be hard to quantify. While The Walking Dead came out swinging, it eventually fell off in a big way. However, every once in a while, the series can spin up an excellent mini-series or character arc. Invincible, based on Kirkman’s incredible comic of the … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Invincible’ Returns, Dripping with Ambition, Blood, and Style — Season 2 – Part One
TV Review: ‘Goosebumps’ – A Fun Nostalgia Grab-bag of Light Horror for Disney+
The R.L. Stine series Goosebumps grabbed a hold of teens in the 1990s. For most, it was their entryway into horror. For others, the stories were quick but fun adventure stories. With a popular series of adaptations and a pair of fun movies in its catalog, it's no wonder that Goosebumps makes its way back … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Goosebumps’ – A Fun Nostalgia Grab-bag of Light Horror for Disney+
TV Review: ‘Chucky’ Season 3 – A Slick and Surprisingly Funny Gorefest
Converting a horror property into a TV series is easier said than done. Depending on the length of the episodes, it can be difficult to maintain tension. The Chucky series found success by leaning into the subversive lore early. It became a show that celebrated camp but often ran into repetitive plot. After all, we’ve … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Chucky’ Season 3 – A Slick and Surprisingly Funny Gorefest
TV Review: ‘Loki’ Season 2 – Mischief, Mayhem, Pie
At the end of Loki Season 1, there were plenty of questions to ponder about a return. What would Loki Prime (Tom Hiddleston) do about He Who Remains (Jonathan Majors)? Would the TVA, Mobius (Owen Wilson), and B-15 (Wunmi Mosaku) believe Loki? Where did Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino), Renslayer (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), and Miss Minutes (Tara … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Loki’ Season 2 – Mischief, Mayhem, Pie
TV Review: ‘Ashoka’ Delivers High Thrills and Beautiful Images, But Needs Character Development
The success of Rebels should not have surprised audiences. After all, Dave Filoni proved his value as a storyteller in The Clone Wars. Met with critical acclaim, Rebels created die-hard fans. Yet many others are unaware of its success. Even as someone who had not watched Rebels, seeing these characters brought to life in Ahsoka … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Ashoka’ Delivers High Thrills and Beautiful Images, But Needs Character Development
Fantastic Fest 2023: ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ – Sexy, Bloody, Gothic Horror is Back on Netflix
Few would dispute that Mike Flanagan knows how to tell a great dramatic story. However, even the famed horror director has outdone himself this time. A master of suspense and dramatic storytelling, Flanagan tells his most ambitious story to date with The Fall of the House of Usher for Netflix. The eight-part limited series debuts … Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2023: ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ – Sexy, Bloody, Gothic Horror is Back on Netflix
TV: ‘Sex Education’ – A Final Season Farewell for Characters That Belong Together
Few shows began quite like Sex Education. The British pseudo-rom-com followed a group of teenagers over four seasons as they dealt with the pressures of growing up. Of course, sex and relationships occupy their mind, but the power of the series always came in the ways the relationships between each character evolved. With the cast … Continue reading TV: ‘Sex Education’ – A Final Season Farewell for Characters That Belong Together
Fantastic Fest 2023 Preview – 10 Most Anticipated Films
Few genre festivals feel like instant kingmakers. Yet a great showing at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, can be a launchpad for smaller films. The impressive list of alumni continues to grow year after year. With another excellent lineup on the horizon and a handful of secret screenings to contend with, 2023 could be a … Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2023 Preview – 10 Most Anticipated Films
TV Review: ‘Killing It’ – Craig Robinson Leads a Florida Crime Comedy
Actor Craig Robinson remains one of the most underutilized comedians on television. For years he's been the best part of most projects where he gets decent screen time. That's what makes Killing It such an exciting series. The Peacock original series kicked off with a dark premise - what if Robinson joined a python hunting … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Killing It’ – Craig Robinson Leads a Florida Crime Comedy