The Americans Ep. 2.03 “The Walk In” continues to test the allegiances of its characters

SXSW 2014: ‘Harmontown’ is an honest portrait of a complicated man

Captain Marvel #1 is a High-Flying Return for Carol Danvers

GFF 2014: ‘The Notebook’ is an impassioned condemnation of the essence of war

SXSW 2014: ‘Fort Tilden’ and its derivative attempt at exploring the Millennial zeitgeist

The Originals, Ep. 1.16, “Farewell to Storyville” says goodbye to a series regular

From Dusk till Dawn: The Series, Ep. 1.01, “Pilot”: Bad Roads

Agents of SHIELD, Ep. 1.15, “Yes Men”: More Sif, Please

Cougar Town Ep. 5.10 “Too Good to be True” shows a comedy on auto-pilot

Four Underrated Actors

SXSW 2014: ‘The Infinite Man’ cleverly navigates time-travel, tropes, and metaphors

Himizu’ – Even at his worst, Sono shows off his mad genius

‘Guilty of Romance’ beautifully depraved, just what you’d expect from Sion Sono

The Definitive Kubrickian Films: 30-21

SXSW 2014: ‘Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter’ is a lonely road trip about expectations and stories

How I Met Your Mother, Ep. 9.20, “Daisy” delivers a happy ending with conviction

The Following, Ep. 2.08, “The Messenger”: We are one

SXSW 2014: ‘The Guest’ delights with thrills, violence, and a charming sociopath

A Clockwork Orange: My Original Favorite Film

The Walking Dead, Ep. 4.13 “Alone” circles around and around

Bates Motel Ep. 2.02 “Shadow of a Doubt” flails for purpose

Believe, Ep. 1.01, “Pilot” is a good start

Arrow Off Target: Oliver Queen’s Identity Issues