TV Review: ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3, Episode 7

One of the downsides to The Righteous Gemstones is that it has so many diverging plot threads that it’s hard

July 26, 2023July 25, 2023 Frank Martin 1567 Views Danny McBride, Edi Patterson, HBO, John Goodman), Skyler Gisondo, Steve Zahn, The Righteous Gemstones, Tim Baltz

TV Review: ‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Season 5; Episode 3

What We Do In The Shadows continues to succeed on two separate fronts. It tells a long form narrative while

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 Frank Martin 1400 Views Harvey Guillen, Hulu, Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, What We Do in the Shadows

‘My Adventures with Superman’ Season 1, Episode 4 Review

Between Superman & Lois and My Adventures with Superman, the Man of Steel is having a great time on television.

July 23, 2023July 21, 2023 Frank Martin 1523 Views Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Jack Quaid, Max, My Adventures with Superman

TV Review: ‘Secret Invasion’ Season 1, Episode 5

This week’s episode of Secret Invasion obviously dealt with both the aftermath from last week’s events as well as setting

July 23, 2023July 21, 2023 Frank Martin 1968 Views Ben Mendelsohn, Charlayne Woodard, Disney+, Emilia Clarke, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Samuel L. Jackson, secret invasion

TV Review: ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3, Episode 6

Shock value is a dangerous thing. It can serve a lot of purposes, but it can also be a distraction.

July 20, 2023July 19, 2023 Frank Martin 1946 Views Danny McBride, Edi Patterson, HBO, John Goodman), The Righteous Gemstones, Tim Baltz

TV Review: ‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Season 6, Episode 2

Like most situational comedy shows that feature a wide cast, there are multiple aspects an episode can focus on. In

July 19, 2023July 17, 2023 Frank Martin 931 Views Doug Jones, FX, Harvey Guillen, Hulu, Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, What We Do in the Shadows

TV Review: ‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Season 6, Episode 1

Shows like What We Do in the Shadows run the risk of becoming stale after several seasons. It’s built upon

July 18, 2023July 17, 2023 Frank Martin 963 Views FX, Harvey Guillen, Hulu, Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, What We Do in the Shadows

TV Review: ‘Secret Invasion’ Season 1, Episode 4

Marvel fans finally got to see some action in Secret Invasion with this week’s episode. It even had a lot

July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 Frank Martin 1300 Views Ben Mendelsohn, Charlayne Woodard, Dermot Mulroney, Disney+, Don Cheadle, Emilia Clarke, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Sam Jackson, secret invasion

‘My Adventures with Superman’ Season 1, Episode 3 Review

Superman is a tricky character to write for because there are so many different versions of him. Audiences have seen

July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 Frank Martin 1295 Views Alice Lee, Jack Quaid, Max, My Adventures with Superman

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Commentary: ‘Missing’ Experiments With Storytelling

One of the great things about storytelling is playing around with a medium. There are many ways to tell a

July 16, 2023July 14, 2023 Frank Martin 1075 Views Missing, Netflix, Nia Long, Storm Reid

‘Mr. Inbetween’ And How It Handled An Aging Child Actor

As the production of television programs shifts into the era of streaming, shows are running into a problem with their

July 14, 2023July 12, 2023 Frank Martin 2979 Views Chika Yasumura, FX, Hulu, Mr. Inbetween, Scott Ryan

Commentary: ‘Ted Lasso’ Finale Comes Full Circle

There’s a lot of pressure for shows to truly nail their series finale. Unlike a season ender, which gives the

July 13, 2023July 10, 2023 Frank Martin 1132 Views Apple, Hannah Waddingham, Jason Sudeikis, ted lasso

TV Review: ‘My Adventures with Superman’ Season 1, Episode 2

The second episode of My Adventures with Superman‘s two-part premiere gave fans more of a sense as to what kind

July 12, 2023July 10, 2023 Frank Martin 1379 Views Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Jack Quaid, Max, My Adventures with Superman

TV Review: ‘My Adventures with Superman’ Season 1, Episode 1

There is a conundrum when it comes to adapting superheroes. Popular characters like Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man are always go-to

July 11, 2023July 10, 2023 Frank Martin 1285 Views Alice Lee, Darrell Brown, Ishmel Sahid, Jack Quaid, Max, My Adventures with Superman

‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3, Episode 5 Review

After three seasons, it’s become a bit of a tradition for The Righteous Gemstones to do an interlude episode that

July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 Frank Martin 1784 Views Edi Patterson, HBO, Jennifer Nettles, John Goodman), Steve Zahn, The Righteous Gemstones

Commentary: The Marketing Misstep Of ‘The Bear’

It must be frustrating for films and TV shows to rely so heavily on marketing to portray their image to

July 9, 2023July 9, 2023 Frank Martin 1457 Views FX, Hulu, Jeremy Allen White, The Bear

TV Review: ‘Secret Invasion’ Season 1, Episode 3

It’s easy watching a show where the majority of it is either bad or good. It’s harder when a program

July 9, 2023July 7, 2023 Frank Martin 1537 Views Ben Mendelsohn, Disney+, Emilia Clarke, Kingsley Ben-Adir, MCU, Samuel L. Jackson, secret invasion

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Commentary: ‘Elemental’ Is Relatable Fantasy

Fantasy is such a vivid genre as it requires a healthy imagination to create vast worlds with unique characters and

July 7, 2023July 6, 2023 Frank Martin 1033 Views Disney, Elemental, Pixar

‘Secret Invasion’ Season 1, Episode 2 Review

There’s something about Secret Invasion that just feels awkward and clunky. So far in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Nick Fury

July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 Frank Martin 1734 Views Ben Mendelsohn, Disney+, Kingsley Ben-Adir, MCU, Samuel L. Jackson, secret invasion

Is ‘Poker Face’ A Superhero Show?

There have been many detective shows over the years. Colombo, Elemental, and even House MD come to mind. In all

July 6, 2023July 5, 2023 Frank Martin 975 Views Natasha Lyonne, Peacock, Poker Face

TV Review: ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3, Episode 4

One of The Righteous Gemstones‘s greatest strengths is also one of its big weaknesses. It has so many characters that

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 Frank Martin 1455 Views Adam Devine, Danny McBride, Edi Patterson, HBO, John Goodman), The Righteous Gemstones, Tony Cavalero

‘Black Mirror: Demon 79’ Review

It’s become apparent by the end of this season that Black Mirror is spreading its wings a little bit and

July 4, 2023June 29, 2023 Frank Martin 1521 Views Anjana Vasan, Black Mirror, Netflix, Paapa Essiedu

‘Black Mirror: Beyond The Sea’ Review

A lot of Black Mirror episodes are built upon big ideas and concepts. When these ideas start to unfold, storytellers

July 3, 2023June 29, 2023 Frank Martin 1252 Views Aaron Paul, Black Mirror, Josh Hartnett, Kate Mara, Netflix

TV Review: ‘Superman & Lois’ Season 3 Finale

With so many loose plot threads still hanging, the Superman & Lois finale was never going to be able to

July 2, 2023July 2, 2023 Frank Martin 1096 Views Emmanuelle Chriqui, Erik Valdez, Michael Cudlitz, Sofia Hasmik, Superman & Lois, The CW, Tyler Hoechlin, Wole Parks

‘Gotham Knights’ Hits An Excellent Note In Its Series Finale

To say that the first and only season of Gotham Knights has been tumultuous would be an understatement. The show

July 2, 2023July 1, 2023 Frank Martin 1353 Views Gotham Knights, Lauren Stamile, Misha Collins, Olivia Rose Keegan, Oscar Morgan, The CW

‘Black Mirror: Mazey Day’ Review

Black Mirror is strange in that it can be a pretty scary show, but it doesn’t necessarily derive it’s scariness

June 30, 2023June 29, 2023 Frank Martin 1437 Views Black Mirror, Clara Rugaar, Netflix, Zazie Beetz

‘Black Mirror: Loch Henry’ Review

The thing about Black Mirror is that its episodes are built on top of big ideas. The concepts usually come

June 29, 2023June 28, 2023 Frank Martin 1825 Views Black Mirror, Myha’la Herrold, Netflix, Samuel Blenkin

TV Review: ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3, Episode 3

This week’s episode of The Righteous Gemstones was smart in that it was primarily focused on character development rather than

June 27, 2023June 26, 2023 Frank Martin 1748 Views Danny McBride, Edi Patterson, HBO, John Goodman), The Righteous Gemstones, Walton Goggins

‘Gotham Knights’ Season 1, Episode 12 Review

It’s weird continuing to watch an already canceled show. It’s almost like viewing a dead man walking with no future.

June 25, 2023June 23, 2023 Frank Martin 1232 Views Batman, Gotham Knights, Lauren Stamile, Misha Collins, Olivia Rose Keegan, The CW

TV Review: ‘Superman & Lois’ Season 3, Episode 12

Superman & Lois is in a very weird spot right now. It had an entire season of plot and character

June 25, 2023June 23, 2023 Frank Martin 1446 Views Alex Garfin, Elizabeth Tulloch, Michael Cudlitz, Supeman & Lois, The CW, Tyler Hoechlin

‘Bates Motel’ — A Prequel That Builds To Its Payoff

The appeal of prequels is obvious. As franchises grow in popularity, prequels offer a chance to go back to the

June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 Frank Martin 3682 Views Alfred Hitchock, Anthony Perkins, Bates Motel, Freddie Highmore, Vera Farmiga