‘Dirk Gently’ Season One Violates the Spirit of Its Source Material
Douglas Adams' Dirk Gently books were popular with fans, but this new BBC series strays too far from the spirit of the material to be considered a true adaptation.
Brad Cook
‘The Walking Dead: S6’ Shows You Have More to Fear From Other Humans Than From Zombies
Since no one ever says the word "zombie", it's easy to assume such a thing doesn't exist in this world. This has allowed the characters to be unsure of what's happening to them.
Boldly Going Where the ‘Wrath of Khan’ Director’s Cut Has Never Gone Before
Whether you want the original theatrical cut and all of the previously released extras, or a revised cut and new bonus content, this Blu-ray release has almost everything.
Satire Is a Key Feature in ‘Silicon Valley’ Season 2
Silicon Valley's relentless skewering of the Bay Area's well-known tech valley continues as Pied Piper faces new challenges.
The First Season of ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Hits the Ground Running
The first season of Fear the Walking Dead is not without its "Oh, c'mon!" moments, but it's a largely realistic look at how people would react to a gradual apocalypse.
The Vivid Walls That Surround Us All
This Blu-ray release of Roger Waters' staging of Pink Floyd's magnum opus has copious bonus materials.
War and Peace and Lords and Dragons
Game of Thrones is one of the most epic stories ever to grace the small screen, and these new steelbook collections offer a wealth of bonus features.
The Third Time, ‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’ Is Not the Charm
The extended edition of the third Hobbit film is just as bloated as the second one, but the bonus features are a must-have if you're a fan of the film.
‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Makes for a Furiously Good Time
Fury Road is a tour de force that may be the definitive Mad Max film, with a rich story world and intriguing characters and a Blu-ray featuring 90 minutes of making-of material.
The Who’s ‘Lambert and Stamp’ Is a Murky Telling of an Unknown Chapter in Rock History
This film tells the story of two men who formed an unlikely partnership and persuaded The Who to sign with them, despite their lack of connections and experience in the industry.
‘The Breakfast Club’ Gets Overpowered by Its Archetypes
The Breakfast Club is a solid effort, but one that spends too much times clubbing its viewers over the head with its message of, "We're more than just labels."
The Science Overshadows the Story in ‘Interstellar’
Interstellar is a movie full of Big Ideas that end up overshadowing the human element, particularly during the poorly plotted first act.