Based on true events that occurred in 2015, this Showtime miniseries is a masterclass of slow-burn suspense. Directed by Ben Stiller, the miniseries arrives fully
Tig Notaro: Happy to Be Here (2018)
After a strong start, this special by the famously deadpan comedian starts to sputter rather quickly, never really recovering as it goes along. Notaro’s quiet,
Grace and Frankie (Season 5) (2019)
The fifth season of Netflix’s surprisingly enduring sitcom is one of its funniest. Mind you the humor has more in common with broadcast television standards
Hellbound: Hellraiser 2 (1988)
This sequel to Clive Barker’s flawed but effective original, “Hellbound: Hellraiser 2” is a frustrating experience. There are so many elements that work here that
Hellraiser (1987)
To appreciate Clive Barker’s adaptation of his own novella “The Hellbound Heart,” it really helps to have read the source material. Without it for context
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin (2017)
This documentary about author Armistead Maupin’s fascinating life and career is an informative, charming and moving peak into a uniquely talented public figure. Within the
Wish Upon (2017)
It’s a shame that this studio horror movie went by unnoticed, because it’s definitely a nifty little number with some cool moments and there. It
Prom Night (2008)
Despite its atrocious reputation, this remake of the minor 1980 slasher classic is a nifty little thriller. There isn’t much to it overall, but it
The Ricky Gervais Show (Season 3) (2012)
It’s hard to sit through this final season of the animated show, which is a damn shame because the first two seasons are genuinely hilarious
The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2004)
This adaptation of J.T. Leroy’s purportedly autobiographical novel of the same name by director-star Asia Argento is one of the most pointless and unpleasant movies
The House With a Clock in Its Walls (2018)
Horror director Eli Roth’s first foray into family fare is a mixed bag, albeit one whose strengths outweigh its more glaring issues. First, the bad:
Castle Rock (Season 1) (2018)
Hulu’s “Castle Rock” is a huge disappointment for me. The 10-episode series is inspired by the work of Stephen King, who has featured the fictional
