Yes, “Presumed Innocent” was a late 1980 legal thriller directed by Alan J. Pakula, and starring Harrison Ford, and well, everything is due for a remake of some kind these days, right? Enter “Presumed Innocent,” based on the same source…
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Some categories are competitive this Emmy season and some categories are not. Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series certainly qualifies as the latter. Assuming there are only five nominees as in 2023 (although six is theoretically possible), the field…
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Is it possible we have a snub or even two in the Lead Actor in a Comedy Series category? The Ladies may be searching high and low for two nominees to round out the field, but the gentlemen face a…
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Summary The Scooby-Doo franchise is heading to Netflix with a new live-action series, aiming to redeem the brand's recent missteps in Max's Velma series. Despite decades of success, Scooby has never had his own live-action series until now, produced by…
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Summary Isabela Merced praises chemistry with Bella Ramsey, anticipates strong appeal to The Last of Us fans. Merced's casting influenced by her excitement as a fan of the game, finds it thrilling. Merced's connection to the series extends beyond professional…
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After six dramatic seasons the Irish gang series “Peaky Blinders” came to a close in 2022. Something of a sleeper hit at first, the series seemed to take off during the pandemic when it was on Netflix. Its popularity was…
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Every year in the spring, Film at Lincoln Center honors a luminary of the film industry with the prestigious Chaplin Award. This year’s honoree is Academy Award-winning actor, beloved screen icon, and the dude himself, Jeff Bridges, the actor known…
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If television is a snapshot of our times, there are several moments in the fourth season of HBO’s groundbreaking reality docuseries “We’re Here” that should be a major wake-up call for anyone who believes in free speech, human rights, and…
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Summary David Harewood adamantly denounces Blackface, defending himself in a published statement and on his Threads account. Harewood clarifies that his words were taken out of context, and he does not condone Blackface in any way. The former Supergirl actor…
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Summary Baby Reindeer astounds with its initial charm turning disturbing, earning high praise from horror king Stephen King. The series' unexpected success, minimal promotion leveraged word of mouth, surprising viewers with gripping storytelling. Fans are urged not to speculate on…
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Summary Clive Standen felt he was lucky to have a job like Vikings and that the camaraderie of the cast and crew was unparalleled. Travis Fimmel set a great example on set, leading to a feeling of fellowship among the…
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Keeping a television series fresh and engaging after its first few seasons is always a difficult task. It often separates the classic TV shows from the also-rans. And it’s often even tougher to pull off for a network comedy or…
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