Netflix has been on a bit of run lately. The streaming service dipped its toe and made some noise in the last few years with original programming… Read more “Netflix’s Bloodline is a Slow Burn”
Author: Kevin Fiorenzo
Better Call Saul Living Up to Its Predecessor
In a desolate New Mexico desert a desperate man uses all his cunning and intelligence to plead for his life to a ruthless criminal bent on eliminating… Read more “Better Call Saul Living Up to Its Predecessor”
5 Things to Watch at The Oscars
It’s about time the awards season wrapped up. Since the arrival of the new year, it feels like every Sunday has been dominated by a three-hour plus… Read more “5 Things to Watch at The Oscars”
Top 10 Films of 2014
No one could make a convincing argument 2014 was an outstanding year for films. That’s not to say it didn’t feature several outstanding films, but piecing together… Read more “Top 10 Films of 2014”
Top Ten TV Shows of 2014
There have been many who have referred to the current era as a golden age for television and whether or not that is true, it is almost certainly… Read more “Top Ten TV Shows of 2014”
The Walking Dead, The Hunger Games and the Apocalypse
In America we love a lot of things. We love football, fried food and drinking beer (I’m guilty of at least one or all of those). We… Read more “The Walking Dead, The Hunger Games and the Apocalypse”
Interstellar is Visually Impressive, But Ultimately Disappoints
For more than 30 years, the gold standard for directors with vision, imagination and the ability to create compelling worlds that transport the viewer was Steven Spielberg.… Read more “Interstellar is Visually Impressive, But Ultimately Disappoints”
David Fincher’s Gone Girl Lives Up to the Hype
Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl was an immediate sensation when it was released in the summer of 2012, spending eight weeks at the top of the New York… Read more “David Fincher’s Gone Girl Lives Up to the Hype”
Are “Big Bang Theory” and “Modern Family” Still Funny?
It’s late September and while we’re in an era when television shows premiere throughout the year, this is still the point when the broadcast networks begin the… Read more “Are “Big Bang Theory” and “Modern Family” Still Funny?”
2014 Fall Movie Preview
Contrary to the opinions of some, the beginning of fall offers little reason for enthusiasm. The weather gets colder, the days are shorter and the days of… Read more “2014 Fall Movie Preview”
Boyhood: The First Great Film of 2014
Late in “Boyhood”, Ellar Coltrane’s teenage Mason is looking for purpose when he asks his father, played by Ethan Hawke, “What’s the point, of anything? Everything?” Hawke’s… Read more “Boyhood: The First Great Film of 2014”
Robin Williams, The Sad Clown
I don’t know about anyone else, but I’ve developed a habit where I need to watch TV in bed before going to sleep each night. I don’t… Read more “Robin Williams, The Sad Clown”
“Guardians of the Galaxy” and the Summer Film Industry
In the summer of 1975, a little-known director named Steven Spielberg released a film called “Jaws” that created the template for the modern blockbuster. Two summers later… Read more ““Guardians of the Galaxy” and the Summer Film Industry”
Sunday Night TV Summer Logjam
It wasn’t very long ago that summer television programming was a barren wasteland of reruns and lame reality shows. The reality shows are still here (Bravo has… Read more “Sunday Night TV Summer Logjam”
Michael Bay and The Way We Watch Movies
So it’s Friday night and you’re checking the Cinemark app to see what is playing at your local theater. How do you decide what you want to… Read more “Michael Bay and The Way We Watch Movies”
HBO’s “True Detective” and the State of TV
As it has been for the past 15 years, television is an ever-evolving enterprise. Since the premiere in 1999 of HBO’s “The Sopranos”, numerous shows have challenged… Read more “HBO’s “True Detective” and the State of TV”
Everyone Hates Cleveland 