This miniseries adaptation of Armistead Maupin’s third “28 Babary Lane” book series entry is much stronger than its predecessor, 1998’s underwhelming “More Tales of the
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Bob’s Burgers (Season 7) (2016)
Another terrific season in the hilarious, long-running sitcom, Season 7 continues the show’s streak of consistently strong, impeccably written episodes and first-rate voice work. As
More Tales of the City (1998) (miniseries)
Released almost five years after the groundbreaking 1993 miniseries, this adaptation of Armistead Maupin’s second entry in the “28 Barbary Lane” book series is not
Addams Family Values (1993)
This sequel to the famous 1991 adaptation is even better than its predecessor. The first one was fine, but here, everything is tighter: The performances
Landline (2017)
It’s particularly relevant that this mid-level indie is set in the 1990s, because it’s exactly the type of the New York-based independent movie that could
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (The Complete Series) (2005-2010)
I’m not a fan of reality TV so I’m not 100% sure how “My Life on the D-List” stacks up against others of its ilk,
The Addams Family (1991)
Barry Sonnenfeld’s famous adaptation of the Charles Addams comic hasn’t aged particularly well, although it’s still a lot of fun. The sets and costume design
Wine Country (2019)
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly why “Wine Country” doesn’t work nearly as well as it should. Maybe it’s that the screenplay isn’t all that interesting,
Isn’t It Romantic (2019)
This meta romantic comedy manages to avoid becoming too cutesy or twee by putting its leading lady front and centre and letting her do most
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996)
Having never seen Beavis and Butt-Head’s MTV show, I can’t offer much insight on how the show translates to the big screen, but what I
Shadows and Fog (1991)
Woody Allen’s valentine to 1930s genre cinema like “M” and Universal monster movies is extraordinarily well-shot, with its intricate and lovingly recreated sets, but there’s
30 Rock (The Complete Series) (2006-13)
Tina Fey’s sitcom, obviously based on her years as lead writer at “Saturday Night Live,” arrives with all the urgency and weight of a modern
