Though ‘House of Cards’ is known for its staples of sex, greed, and lies, its overuse of these elements may make attentive viewers keen on Underwood’s aims, uprooting the sense of mystery.
Television, Arts
Gripping Plot Gives James Franco a Mission in Time in ‘11.22.63’
Travelling through a wormhole, James Franco as Jake Epping must stop J.F.K.’s assassination to secure a better future. Returning to that fateful year in 1963, the engaging tale will surely bring viewers back for weekly episodes on Hulu.
Television, Arts
Recycling Plot Points Leaves ‘Fuller House’ Running on Empty
You have probably seen ‘Fuller House’ before. It was called ‘Full House.’ The spin-off sequel is a rehash of old ideas, while awkwardly trying to recreate the magic of the original.
Column, Television, Featured Column, Arts
Conflict in Cartoons
Children’s cartoons today are too sensitive and innocent. In the past, they served as a subtle and interesting way to insert more mature themes.
Arts, Featured Story, Television
John Oliver’s ‘Last Week Tonight’ Brings a Less Biased Voice to Political Late Night
While other political late-night shows like ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ and ‘The Daily Show’ struggle to dissociate themselves from their political biases, ‘Last Week Tonight’ is able to do so in a consistently sincere and compelling fashion.
Arts, Television
Quirky, Awkward Moments Warrant a Second Date With Judd Atapow’s ‘Love’
Seeking to bring a more genuine, down to earth feel to matters of love and relationships, Judd Atapow’s ‘Love’ creates touching moments of sentimentality, despite its sometimes limited tonal range.
Television, Arts
‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ Comically Critiques Millennial Love
Rebecca Bunch doesn’t quit her dream job and move across the country for that old high school flame she’s till obsessed with. That would make her a ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.’
Arts, Television
Old Faces and New Problems Challenge Saul in Season 2 of ‘Better Call’
Vince Gilligan continues to exercise his masterful plot development as the Season 2 of ‘Better Call Saul’ ramps up the problems, while giving our favorite lawyer little in terms of defense.
Arts, Music, Television
‘Vinyl’ Deftly Critiques the Cultural Evolution of Music of the ’70s
Set in the ’70s, during a turbulent time in the music industry, ‘Vinyl’ uses its star power on and behind the scenes to create a marvelous period piece on one of the most crucial times in the history of music.
Arts, Television
Gruesome Histories Make For Harrowing Tales in ‘American Crime Story’
Kicking up a new anthology series, FX’s ‘American Crime Story’ Season 1 retraces the gruesome and grim tale of OJ Simpson, from the leather glove to the infamous Ford Bronco.
