Netflix may be full of American television programs, but sometimes you have to look outside the country for something truly special.
Arts, Television, Column
FX’s ‘Executioner’ Has All The Blood, But No Guts
FX’s newest program mimics HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ in many ways, but fails to live up to its level of fantastic fiction.
Arts, Movies, Column
What You Didn’t See In ‘Straight Outta Compton’
‘Straight Outta Compton’ chronicles the rise and fall of Compton-based rap group N.W.A. but failed to include Dre’s incidences of assault.
Arts, Television, Column
Stephen! Stephen! Colbert Is Back
It’s nice to see Colbert again, but like all the other late night MC’s, Stephen’s still a slave to the late night formula.
Arts, Fashion, Column
To Wear Or Not To Wear? White After Labor Day Weekend
The week after Labor Day poses an unfortunate temporal reality–the end of summer–and the dilemma of white wear.
Column, Movies, Arts
Five Movies You Should Have Seen This Summer (But Probably Didn’t)
Every summer sees a few precious gems to save us from the maddening cycle of studio blockbuster. This summer was no exception.
Arts, Television, Column
Don’t Binge Me, Bro
In the age of Netflix, more and more shows are designed to be binged, but some shows just aren’t cut out to be in the binge business.
Arts, Television, Column
In Defense Of True Detective
True Detective has played victim to plenty of negative criticism. But under honest, attentive analysis the second season in fact holds up.
Arts, Featured Column, Television, Column
How We Learned to Stop Caring And ‘Fear The Walking Dead’
‘Fear the Walking Dead’ is engaging in ways its popular predecessor has never been. But can the journey to martial law be as fun as the destination?
Arts, Fashion, Column
Your Friendly Neighborhood Arts Editor With Advice For The Summer
With a wave of boredom lurking around the corner, the right reviewer can turn your summer into an arena of possibility.
