Well, there were one or two good shows this year. Continue reading
One of this fall’s shows with the worst reputation is actually one of its best. Continue reading
A great lead and different point of view redeem the typical DCEU trappings. Continue reading
Here’s Ryan’s list of the best stuff from a bad year. Continue reading
The final two weeks of pilot season are here! … a little late. Continue reading
Welcome to the 2015 Matinee Culture fall pilot watch. As usual, this fall Ryan will be watching (almost) all of the scripted network TV pilots and bringing you some brief reviews, hopefully cutting down on the time you might otherwise waste checking out “Minority Report.” Shows will be rated on a scale of “Watch it,” … Continue reading
“The Grinder” gets Ryan’s first unequivocal “Watch it” of the season. Continue reading
Ryan didn’t like much this time, but maybe you will? Continue reading
One movie adaptation is good. The other is terrible. Continue reading
If only the whole thing was as weird as the end. Continue reading
And James Spader is Marvel’s new best villain. Continue reading
It’s violence and gloom masquerading as maturity. Continue reading
It’s really good, but not in the way you might expect. Continue reading
Turns out, Ron and Leslie together is one of TV’s best pairings. Continue reading
A comic book backlash identifies a critical trend. Continue reading
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