The pilot episode of new television series ‘Taken’ is less similar to the first movie and is more akin to ‘Taken 2’ and ‘Taken 3’ in terms of quality.
Arts, Television
Always Realistic, HBO’s ‘Crashing’ Brings Unique Sense of Humor
HBO’s new comedy ‘Crashing’ is a little more real than funny, but the show starring Pete Holmes provides laughs amidst reality
Arts, Television
HBO’s ‘Big Little Lies’ Is Realistic, Complex, and Beautiful
Starring Shailene Woodley and Reese Witherspoon, ‘Big Little Lies’ sets up a complicated drama full of mystery, intrigue, and murder
Arts, Television
‘The Walking Dead’ Returns With Fast-Paced Action and Intensity
The second half of season seven of AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead’ premiered as a fast-paced action-filled episode in stark contrast to the first half of the season.
Arts, Television
Mercurial and Multifacted, ‘Legion’ Joins the Team of Superhero Shows
Hard to pin down, ‘Legion’ focuses on David Haller, a paranoid schizophrenic with super powers who struggles to determine what is real and what is a product of his delusions
Television, Arts
World Regresses to Barbarism in CW’s ‘The 100’
The globe keeps on turning, albeit a little slower, in ‘The 100’ as civilization slips further into the recesses of primal fears and survival instincts.
Arts, Television
‘Santa Clarita Diet’ Proves Family Matters, Even to the Undead
A taste for family life does not mix well with a taste for blood. ‘Santa Clarita Diet’ follows the life of a suburban vampire trying to have a quiet family life and quiet a lust for flesh.
Arts, Featured Column, Television, Column
The Gilmore Looking Glass
The Gilmore Girls charm is a universal one. Lorelai and Rory Gilmore’s relatability is rooted in their love for witty bickering and junk food – pastimes Veronica Gordo knows all too well.
Arts, Television
Bill Burr Challenges the Oversensitive Mainstream in ‘Walk Your Way Out’
In his latest special, Bill Burr pulls no punches, challenging viewers to find the comedy in the most mundane and horrible aspects of daily life.
Arts, Television
‘The Path’ Loses its Way Along the Winding Road to Greatness
Hulu’s ‘The Path’ meanders down the road to mediocre non-network television, lacking captivation and conviction.
