‘Westworld’ Season 3 steps into a larger world
First episode impressions (TV review): Season 3 of HBO’s “Westworld” starts with one of the series’ best episodes to date.
‘Watchmen’ TV series digs into history of American racism
TV review: Damon Lindelof’s “Watchmen” sequel is an engrossing but incomplete study of American racism.
King adaptation ‘The Outsider’ starts slow but strong
First episode impressions (TV review): “The Outsider” starts strong enough to stand out from other King adaptations.
Movies and TV shows John is looking forward to in 2020
2020 preview: Here are 10 films and 10 television shows I’m looking forward to in the new year.
John’s and Shaune’s 20 favorite TV shows of the 2010s
2010s in review: In chronological order, these were our 20 favorite TV shows of the 2010s.
Fall TV 2019: What looks good, and what doesn’t
Fall TV preview: After watching the trailers, I’m excited about some of the fall 2019 television premieres, not so much others.
‘True Detective’ Season 1 (2014) an elite short-form mystery
Throwback Thursday (TV review): “True Detective” stands as the decade’s elite example of the short-form sleuth series.
Mamet creates sympathetic portrait of ‘Lansky’ (1999)
Mamet Monday (Movie review): Richard Dreyfuss gives a surprisingly sympathetic turn as the famous mob boss in this TV film.
First episode impressions: ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 (TV review)
If the first episode is any indication, “Big Little Lies’ ” second season (9 p.m. Eastern Sundays on HBO) lacks the zest of the first but has so much momentum in the wake of the death of Perry (Alexander Skarsgard) that there won’t be a shortage of reasons to tune in. David E. Kelley returns
‘Phil Spector’ (2013) a gripping condemnation of juries
Mamet Monday (Movie review): This Al Pacino showcase is a bizarre, gripping condemnation of juries without actually showing the jurors.