Thursday, July 14 2011
A Riveting Story Is Elevated by Captivating Performances in ‘Barney’s Version’
This is not a romantic comedy as its trailer misleads; rather, it’s a drama that carries us through the defining moments that occur within nearly 40 years of the eponymous character’s life.
Tuesday, May 17 2011
Is ‘The Other Woman’ Competing in the Cliché Olympics?
Although The Other Woman has the potential to be socially relevant given today’s blended families, it doesn’t present anything new.
Thursday, October 7 2010
‘Skippy Dies’: This Isn’t Hogwarts
Paul Murray's novel about tragedy, heartbreak, and quantum physics at an Irish private school is as snortingly funny as it is painfully poignant.
Monday, July 19 2010
New Jurisdiction: How Will the Dark, Brooding ‘Luther’ Fare Stateside?
Airing on BBC America later in the year, the BBC's recent dark crime series, Luther, deserves to do as well stateside as it's doing here in the UK.
Wednesday, July 7 2010
‘The American Stage’ Is Best Enjoyed As Theatre As Literature
A collection of 200-plus years of writing about the American theatre betrays a clear preference for the past over the present.
Sunday, April 11 2010
Lincoln Heights: Season One
Lincoln Heights distinguishes itself and hits its greatest strides when it explores the multiple conflicts experienced by its "do-gooders".
Wednesday, February 10 2010
Past Life (new TV show / video)
New FOX series officially debuts Thursday, Feb. 11.
Friday, November 6 2009
Endgame
Endgame crafts a crackling thriller out of the tangle of crafty maneuvering and happenstance that put a stop to South Africa's apartheid.
Wednesday, November 5 2008
Rob and Big: The Complete 3rd Season
Season 3 sees Big having a “real” life outside of this “reality” series.
Wednesday, June 18 2008
Bitter:Sweet: Drama
On their sophomore album, the trip-hop duo offers more of the same glitz and glamor, with some key improvements.
