The X-Files, Ep. 10.05: “Babylon” is saved by strong guest roles
[W]hen “Babylon” isn’t trying to philosophize too much, it charms in several ways, the most prominent being how it uses [its] supporting roles…
[W]hen “Babylon” isn’t trying to philosophize too much, it charms in several ways, the most prominent being how it uses [its] supporting roles…
Excavating through the vastness of television history to feature programs from broadcast past that were critically maligned and/or lost on the way to home video.
Some of this year’s Sundance comedy-dramas have had their narratives plucked from the wellspring of their director’s personal experience, though that should never excuse any shortcomings. Yesterday, I wrote a negative review of Francesca Gregorini’s treatment of motherhood in Emanuel and the Truth about Fishes. My primary beef was less with the inherent trauma at …
Torchwood: Miracle Day Review, Episode 10: “The Blood Line” Written by Russell T Davies and Jane Espenson Directed by Billy Gierhart Airs Fridays at 10pm (ET) on Starz This week, on Torchwood: We get an expodump, re:Blessing, Jilly drinks the kool-aide, there’s blood-letting all over the place, and Rex wakes up It’s been a long …
Torchwood: Miracle Day Review, Episode 9: “The Gathering” Written by John Fay Directed by Guy Ferland Airs Fridays at 10pm (ET) on Starz This week, on Torchwood: Two months pass, the gang gets back together and splits up again, Oswald Danes is revealed as a master of stealth, disguise, and hacking, Jack’s blood is magic, …