Tag Archives: HBO

Runstedler’s DVD Pick of the Month: Leaving Neverland

Posted on March 4, 2019 by curtisrunstedler

I believe the boys/men in this documentary, and bravo to HBO for having the courage to air it in its entirety despite the backlash from MJ “superfans” and the Jackson estate. I love Michael Jackson’s music; Thriller was one of … Continue reading →

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Review: Barry (Season 1, Episode 1)

Posted on April 15, 2018 by castordurden

Wandering aimlessly into an amateur acting course was the self-referential setup for Shane Black’s brilliant neo-noir Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang. A hitman/gangster exorcising their crime-ridden ennui with therapy or another incongrous outlet was the setup for Analyze This, The Sopranos, … Continue reading →

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Review: Show Me a Hero (Episodes 5 & 6)

Posted on September 12, 2015 by castordurden

When I watch something as uniformly superb as Show Me a Hero, it champion to the people around me. Yet it seems to me that, due to the lack of bombastic high-concept, the show is being unsung by most audiences … Continue reading →

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Review: Show Me a Hero (Episodes 3 & 4)

Posted on September 11, 2015 by castordurden

The public’s reactions to art can be mighty extreme. The general consensus for True Detective Season 2 was that it was inferior, stupefying and overall, lacking in substance. Now we are graced with the arrival of Show Me a Hero … Continue reading →

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Show Me A Hero Episode 1 & 2 Review

Posted on August 18, 2015 by castordurden

From April to late August, HBO has been ensured a monopoly for my attention span. Game of Thrones was mandatory, ritualistic viewing but the letdown of True Detective Season 2 continues to sting. I should be pondering why this premium … Continue reading →

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Review: True Detective (Season 2, Episode 6)

Posted on July 27, 2015 by castordurden

I try to avoid speculative rumors about where this season is headed but if the theological conversations about Ray trapped in limbo are true, I’ll be sorely disappointed. This might not be the best season of any crime drama but … Continue reading →

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