Tokyo 2014: ‘Starting Over’ a coming of age, coming out story and a stark portrait of isolation

Gracepoint, Ep. 1.04, “Episode Four” focuses on the mysterious characters

FNC 2014: Sion Sono’s ‘Tokyo Tribe’ playful, hyper-active and not afraid to experiment

Doctor Who, Ep. 8.10, “In the Forest of the Night” half-bakes an interesting idea

FNC 2014: ‘Xi You – Journey to the West’

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Z Nation, Ep. 1.06-07, “Resurrection Z” and “Welcome to FU-Bar”: Guns, guts, and interesting twists

Little to celebrate in Dark Horse’s ‘Father’s Day’

Adieu au langage and Film Socialisme: Godard’s Latest, Among His Greatest

The Greatest Horror Anthology Film Segments of All Time

Television that Home Video Forgot: Point Pleasant (2005)

Reign, Ep. 2.04: “The Lamb and the Slaughter” takes some surprising turns

Constantine, Ep. 1.01, “Non Est Asylum”: Exposition-heavy pilot has charismatic lead

Tokyo 2014: ‘Big Hero 6’ a compelling futuristic adventure comedy with surprising deftness

Bigfoot Saturdays: ‘Night of the Demon’ is Glorious Schlock Incarnate

‘Low Down’ hits some off notes but thrives on actors and style

Fear When You’re At Rest – ‘Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master’

CIFF 2014: ‘The Alley Cat’ is an existential drama on the dreamy streets of Chicago

Twin Peaks, Ep. 1.01: “Northwest Passage” is brilliant world-building, wrapped in plastic

Monster Mashup: Superman vs. Dracula

Ed Brubaker Reinvents Catwoman as an Anti-Hero and Champion of the Oppressed

Scandal, Ep. 4.05, “The Key” introduces impressive character development

Foreign Horror Fridays: ‘Mother Joan of the Angels’ a Cartesian tale of possession