Touchstones & Legacies: Paul Thomas Anderson & Philip Seymour Hoffman

Banshee, Ep. 2.05: “The Truth About Unicorns” may as well be a film

Wolverine #1 Fails to Realize Its Potential

Elementary, Ep. 2.15: “Corpse de Ballet” is a little too plot-driven

The Vampire Diaries, Ep 5.13: “Total Eclipse of the Heart” sends Damon down a new path

‘Tequila Sunrise’ is a sexy, luscious trip down memory lane of great 1980s filmmaking

Person of Interest Ep. 3.14: “Provenance” gets its heist on

New on Video: ‘Jules and Jim’

Games That Changed Everything: ‘Super Metroid’

‘The LEGO Movie’ is another fast-paced, exuberant delight from ’21 Jump Street’ directors

‘Gloria’ represents a confident counter to mainstream, male-centric dramas

‘The Monuments Men’ wastes an excellent ensemble in a dull, uninspired WWII-set heist story

‘The Last of the Unjust’ a harrowing cinematic document

‘A Fantastic Fear of Everything’ an unfeeling digest of interesting ideas, references, and aesthetics

Stunning Mondo Screenprints for ‘The Birds’, ‘Vertigo’ and ‘Rear Window’ by Laurent Durieux

Amidst the Din, Ms. Marvel #1 An Entertaining and Effective First Issue

‘The Fury’ is Brian DePalma’s most-underrated movie

Serenity: Leaves On the Wind #1 Promises an Exciting New Era for Beloved Franchise

Arrow Ep. 2.13 “Heir to the Demon” tackles a few ugly truths, with mixed results

Get the Lobster Kicks Off Old School

Fone + Thorn = A Melancholy, Lovely Crush

The Influence and Power of Disney’s Most Ambitious Project, ‘Fantasia’

Supernatural, Ep. 9.13, “The Purge” is a forgettable filler episode