In the Flesh, Ep. 2.01, “Episode 1”: Heavy on world-building, light on characterization

Da Vinci’s Demons, Ep. 2.08: “The Fall from Heaven” is another wacky adventure episode

Elementary, Ep. 2.23: “Art in the Blood” sets up an intriguing finale

The Good Wife, Ep. 5.21 “The One Percent” pits winners against losers

De Palma’s ‘Snake Eyes’ is more than meets the eye

The Nostalgia Files: ‘Innerspace’ (1987)

Grimm, Ep. 3.21, “The Inheritance” sets up a personal finale

Cyclops #1 a fun start for a curious series

Orphan Black, Ep. 2.04, “Governed as It Were by Chance” kicks season into high gear

‘Bloodsport’ shines the spotlight on Van Damme so strongly that everything else pales in comparison

Story/Stark: The Gaming Industry is Starving for Story

Hannibal Ep. 2.11 “Ko No Mono” reveals the entrée but denies us the taste

‘Femme Fatale’ is De Palma’s looniest neo-noir, and also his best

The Vampire Diaries, Ep 5.21: “Promised Land” puts the vampires on the defensive

Script Matters: ‘Neighbors’ Proves That Low-Brow Comedies Can Have Smart Scripts, Too

Interview: Michael Lacanilao and Building a Modern Myth

A New Old World: Cancellations and Renewals

Nailbiter #1 upsetting, powerful, extraordinary

Revolution, Ep. 2.20: “Tomorrowland” brings back old weapons of war

‘South Park: The Stick of Truth’ unleashes pure nostalgia

New on Video: ‘Master of the House’

‘Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return’ a flat and unremarkable piece of fantasy animation

‘Bright Days Ahead’ a laid-back, but overly familiar French romantic drama