CW’s branch of DC universe blandly expands with ‘Stargirl’
First episode impressions (TV review): The CW’s DC universe expands yet again — but in unremarkable fashion with “Stargirl.”
‘Green Lantern’ (2011) hints at Berlanti’s superhero TV work
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Despite being on the big screen, this Ryan Reynolds-starrer propels Greg Berlanti’s career as a TV maven.
CW DC universe finally goes to Gotham for ‘Batwoman’
First episode impressions (TV review): “Batwoman” is … well … another Berlanti CW DC show.
‘Titans,’ ‘Doom Patrol’ launch DC Universe streaming channel
First episode impressions (TV reviews): “Titans” and “Doom Patrol” bring DC to streaming.
‘Jack & Bobby’ review
“Jack & Bobby” Season 1 (2004-05, WB), episodes 1-7 – “Jack & Bobby’s” mother (Christine Lahti) is a living, breathing stereotype of a liberal college professor who feels out of sorts in Small Town, Missouri. In the show’s second episode, she invites students to smoke marijuana and open their minds in her living room, which
Supergirl does the minimum, but somehow is seen as a role model
TV commentary: The self-centered Supergirl does the minimum of superhero work, but somehow is seen as a role model.
‘Supergirl’ makes a slick but unimaginative debut
First episode impressions (TV review): “Supergirl” struggles to make a case for its existence.
Ron Swanson: TV’s greatest libertarian character ever? (Commentary)
Since I’m venturing into politics with this post (which will eventually be about television), I’ll admit my bias up front: I’ll be voting for the Libertarian Party ticket of Johnson-Gray in November. But I think anyone who’s been paying attention knows that the growing distrust of Big Government, Big Spending and Big War is the noteworthy political
‘No Ordinary Family’ vs. ‘The Cape’: Which is the better superhero show?
TV commentary: We compare and contrast two original network superhero series.
‘No Ordinary Family’ driven by talented, easy-to-like cast
First episode impressions (TV review): The new ABC series shows family life for superheroes.