FNC 2013: ‘Why Don’t You Play In Hell’ will make you believe in the movie Gods

Inspector Gadget by Moron Mountain

Elementary, Ep. 2.04, “Poison Pen”: Betrayal and its currents

The Vampire Diaries, Ep 5.03: “Original Sin” introduces a new threat

Five Candidates for the New Ms. Marvel

‘Black Christmas’ sets the standards for great horror

Scandal, Ep. 3.03, “Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington”: Quality ep despite minor flaws

American Horror Story, Ep.3.02: “Boy Parts” an exercise in surreal pop telemaking

‘We Are What We Are’ falters in the ending, but is an otherwise solid and grim backwoods thriller

‘All the Boys Love Mandy Lane’ full of striking, arresting visuals and not much else

‘The Fifth Estate’ a well-acted, but muddled faux-‘Social Network’ biopic/thriller

‘Zero Charisma’ a mostly uncompromising character study of a nerd’s nerd

‘A.C.O.D.’ a scattered dramedy with an overqualified ensemble

Revolution, Ep. 2.04, “Patriot Games” leaves a horrid taste, despite moments of awe

Parenthood, Ep. 5.04, “In Dreams Begin Responsibilities” quietly moves the season forward

FNC 2013: ‘Bluebird’ is a stunning debut about loss and hope

The Art of Witchcraft

‘The Lady from Shanghai’ Movie Review – restoration a noir triumph

‘Poltergeist’ remake in the works

NYFF 2013: ‘A Touch of Sin’ is a violent work of brilliance that desperately needs to be seen

‘The Zero Theorem’ Movie Review – a cacophonous, incoherent dirge from Terry Gilliam

Arrow Ep. 2.02 “Identity” is another exciting step forward for the series

‘Toy Story of TERROR!’ a delightful start to a new series