‘Furious,’ ‘Lanterns,’ ‘Tommy & Tuppence’ earn second episodes from this viewer
First episode impressions (TV reviews): Before the big series later this month, here’s a look at the pilot episodes of some of 2026’s buzziest series so far.
‘Appointment with Death’ (1988) makes appointment with Israel tourism board
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): It looks as lavish as Ustinov’s first two Poirot period pieces, but lacks the dynamism.
‘Chucky’ Season 3 (2023-24) shows its age, leading to cancellation
‘Child’s Play’ flashback (TV review): Though Don Mancini has more story to tell, and while Chucky retains star power, the non-doll characters are getting old.
‘A.I. Artificial Intelligence’ (2001) movingly explores core SF question of 21st century
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): What is the difference between human and robot? One thing is for sure: That’s going to be harder to answer as time goes by.
‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’ (2024-25) claims its dominion on TV
‘Jurassic Park’ flashback (TV review): The 39-episode animated series features some of the best human characters and dinosaur peril of the whole saga.
‘Forever War’ (2019-23) a fitting Clarrain-Modeen mashup to end ‘TMNT Adventures’
Turtle Tuesday (Comic book review): Artist Chris Allan and serious fans get together to complete the long-anticipated final arc.
‘Let Him In’ (2022) offers tame, almost cozy, horror vibe
Book club book report: First-time author William Friend almost has something to say about twin bonds in this London haunted-house tale.
Third of Ustinov’s TV Poirots isn’t a charm: ‘Murder in Three Acts’ (1986)
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): But Emma Samms sure is charming as Egg in a CBS movie that also features Tony Curtis.
‘Twilight Zone: The Movie’ (1983) is … four episodes of ‘Twilight Zone’
Frightening Friday (Movie review): More money doesn’t make the stories better, and these stories are pretty blunt. But a bit of Spielberg magic comes through.
‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’ (1982) finds the best of human nature in outer space
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Spielberg’s knack for encapsulating children’s feelings via directorial skill reaches its zenith.