Highlander: The Series and why you should watch it

Lots of things have turned 30 this year. Just a few examples:The Legend Of Zelda, Pixar, the M25. Fine institutions, but did any of them spawn a mostly superior TV series in 1992? Dont let the fact that it was made in the 90s put you off. The series follows the adventures of Duncan MacLeod (cousin of the movies Connor). There, I think that covers it. If this confuses you, then for Gods sake dont watchHighlander II....

August 15, 2016 · 2 min · 402 words · Bianca Bean

Imperium Review

Imperium is a stark character drama thats more disconcerting for its subject matter than its actual storytelling. With director Daniel Ragussis feature debut, the war on terror comes a little closer to home. Radcliffe works quite well as Nate, although its not exactly a performance on par with Norton or Gosling. Radcliffes best scenes are the ones with Toni Collette as Nates handler. Imperiumopens in select cities and on VOD on Friday, Aug....

August 15, 2016 · 1 min · 79 words · Andrea Jacobs

Vice Principals: The Circle Review

Vice Principals continues to improve by fleshing out its characters' motivations and giving us more Walter Goggins. Both of the series leads struggle with the idea of what it means to be a man. In The Circle we get to see the insecurity inside Russell despite the way he peacocks while at school. At home, Russell is threatened and intimidated by a large, muscular neighbor. Ad content continues below Its here that the episode takes aim at the silliness of male friendships....

August 15, 2016 · 1 min · 176 words · Lynn Carter

CW President Comments on The 100 Season 3 Creative Decisions & Fandom Backlash

Warning: This article contains major spoilers for The 100 season 3. The 100had a rough season 3. The CW supports the creative control of its showrunners. There was a long discussion about that. On Lexas death… For me, he knows how to tell a story. I think there was much more of a social media reaction and how Jason handled the social media reaction. That is an understatement but a surprisingly fandom-friendly one....

August 12, 2016 · 1 min · 73 words · Melissa Hernandez

Is Cinema the Best Medium for Superhero Stories?

Watchmen would arguably make a better TV show than movie. Does a movie, then, constrain superhero stories? I keep thinking it would be better as a miniseries; a five-hour miniseries is what I thinkWatchmenshould be. Nobodys ever suggested it as a five-hour miniseries except me. Nobodys come forward and said, what a great idea!' Zack Snyder met with HBO in 2015 to discuss the possibility of aWatchmenTV series. That it simply wont translate into moving pictures....

August 12, 2016 · 1 min · 156 words · Erica Knight

Hell or High Water Review

And then there is the socio-economic backdrop against which the story is set. Hell or High Wateris in theaters this Friday, Aug. 12, and expands nationwide on Aug. 19.

August 11, 2016 · 1 min · 29 words · Donald Steele

Mr. Robot: Master/Slave Review

Angela and Darlene begin to hack the FBI. Ray misses his dog. And absolutely nothing strange whatsoever happens to Elliot. Robotreview contains spoilers Mr. Robot:Season 2 Episode 6 Well, that was weird. Achmed is going out of business! It was so surprising and violent, whereas Elliots beatdown was certainly violent but not unexpected. Ad content continues below When it was clear whatMr. I hope this doesnt last the whole episode....

August 11, 2016 · 3 min · 489 words · Bernard Stevenson

Robert Redford on Pete’s Dragon: ‘To Me, It Was Brand New’

The legendary actor and director discusses Petes Dragon, the Sundance festival and more. Not this time, though. It was very diverse from anything I had done, up until that point, and have subsequently done. And there was the idea of going back to my own childhood, which was based on storytelling. I didnt see the other iteration ofPetes Dragon. To me, it was brand new. Hes carving wood and suddenly he hears something outside, and its children, so he bursts out....

August 11, 2016 · 3 min · 614 words · Mariah Davis

Sausage Party Review

Sausage Party has a funny idea at its core. Sausage Partyhas an inherently funny premise. It is as darkly hilarious as you might imagine. And for a few moments,Sausage Partyachieves its brutally amusing promise. Unfortunately, much of the rest of the movie is just brutal. They even skewered animated musicals two decades ago withSouth Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut. Potato Chip, youre not the only thing here thats lacking in guts....

August 11, 2016 · 1 min · 141 words · Sean Ellison

UnReal Season 2: Why It’s Still Great TV About TV

At its core,UnRealis a series about itself. Ad content continues below UnRealhas been an interesting experience this year to the say the least. Coming off the second most critically acclaimed debut series of last summer (afterMr. Robot), its a show that had a lot to prove. So season two didnt have to be great, it had to be fantastic. Its tawdry, and over-the-top, and often deeply uncomfortable viewing. Its also one of the only shows that dares to deal with the topics it does....

August 11, 2016 · 2 min · 225 words · Victoria Allen

What Will Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 Be About?

We learneda bunch of new informationaboutStar Trek: Discoveryvia the Television Critics Association press tour on the newStar Trekshow. One of the most intriguing nuggets? Lets speculate, shall we? What is isnt about. Before we dive into what the first season ofStar Trek: Discoverycouldbe about, lets confirm what itisntabout. Fuller said the event in question is not the Romulan war, which I am kind of sad about. Fuller further ruled out the Federations Section 31 black ops division as the focus of the new series....

August 11, 2016 · 2 min · 272 words · Kimberly Kaufman

Pete’s Dragon Director David Lowery: ‘We Were Given Free Rein’

Indie director David Lowery talks getting to redo Pete’s Dragon his way. What appealed to you about taking this on? David Lowery:The appeal to me had nothing to do with the original film. They wanted to have nothing to do with the original, for better or worse. Thats what really drew me to it. And it happened to share a title with another film. I was worried that it wouldnt be....

August 10, 2016 · 4 min · 782 words · Kevin Cole

Pointless: how are the 100 people polled & other questions

How do they choose the 100 people polled on Pointless? What counts as a Mastermind specialist subject? How would they feel if we turned the tables and started to interrogate them? Then the quizzing shoe would be on the other foot. Suggested hosts: Imelda Marcos, P.C. Boot from The Shoe People, Elizabeth Shue.) What she isnt is a researcher for the BBCsPointless. The key thing,according tohost Alexander Armstrong is that the people polled arent aware theyre answeringPointlessquestions....

August 10, 2016 · 2 min · 321 words · Michael Lane