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Janet Jackson’s ‘Unbreakable’ Shows the Power of Production
On Janet's comeback album Unbreakable, it is all about delivering classic Janet in every way. Let's face it: Janet Jackson has never been a vocal powerhouse. She fits much better in the "entertainer" category than with vocalists like Whitney Houston, original Mariah Carey, Jill Scott or Jennifer Hudson. But, like Madonna, she has been successful in the music ...
HBO’s ‘The Leftovers’ Premiere Marks the Return of the Eerie Overhang
There was an odd contentment that filled the air of the first season of The Leftovers. And the strangeness that sucked viewers in back then has been turned up a notch for season 2. ** DISCLAIMER: There will be spoilers.** Read More
CBS’ ‘Limitless’: For When You’re Laughing At, Not With, the Television
Sometimes you have high hopes for a series, and you hope to not be disappointed. Other times your expectations are low and a show comes along and surprises you. Limitless is neither of these. The new CBS series is a poor attempt at adapting a poorly conceived film into a television procedural. It was just not great. **Disclaimer: THERE WILL BE SPOILERS.** R...
Fox’s ‘Minority Report’ is Sleek Sci-Fi Fun
Amongst a highly competitive fall season, Fox’s Minority Reportstands out as a quality sci-fi offering on a major network. And what could easily be another droll sci-fi adaptation comes together by knowing exactly what it is and what it is not. **Disclaimer: THERE WILL BE SPOILERS.** Read More
‘Blindspot’ Review: There’s Beauty in All the Brawling
One of the most buzzed about shows of the Fall season, Blindspot, premiered last night. But for all of the dutiful marketing efforts, it came off like just another product from the mystery thriller factory. Blindspot stars Jaimie Alexander as “Jane Doe”, a woman discovered naked inside a duffel bag in Times Square. While in custody, the FBI discovers that her ...
Marvel’s ‘Daredevil’: More Gritty, Gruesome, and Graphic than Batman
Marvel’s Daredevil premiered on April 10th on Netflix. After all of the hype and promotion, Netflix’s first Marvel series more than delivers on its promise of a gritty, ground -level superhero series. Just watching the opening credits, it’s clear something epic is on the way. Daredevil takes you front and center into the life of a self-professed vigila...
Movies You Should Be Watching: ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been the surprise movie of the season. Was it outstanding? No. Did they innovate the children’s movie genre? Not really. But the movie managed to not suck, and that was a major victory. I didn’t want to see the movie, but we’ve been making a habit of taking our small children to the movies whenever possible because a giant ...