Review: Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ Redefines the Master
Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ is a funny, brilliant, surgical satire of authoritarian fascism and one of the year’s best.
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Doctor Who S10 E12: ‘The Doctor Falls’
For the series ten finale of Doctor Who, things are looking rather grim. The Doctor is surrounded by old enemies, The Master and Mondasian Cybermen, and to make matters worse, … Continue reading Doctor Who S10 E12: ‘The Doctor Falls’
Doctor Who S10 E11: ‘World Enough and Time’
The Doctor’s archenemy, Missy AKA The Master, wants to become one of the good guys, so he sets her, along with his companions Bill and Nardole, on a mission, and … Continue reading Doctor Who S10 E11: ‘World Enough and Time’
Doctor Who S10 E07: ‘The Pyramid at the End of the World’
The mysterious Monks are back, not just for revenge on The Doctor, but for dominion over the planet Earth – and they just might get it. Can The Doctor stop … Continue reading Doctor Who S10 E07: ‘The Pyramid at the End of the World’
Doctor Who S10 E04: ‘Knock Knock’
This week’s episode of Doctor Who is written by Mike Bartlett, one of the UK’s hottest telewriters and playwrights, and with a chance to take a shot at his favorite … Continue reading Doctor Who S10 E04: ‘Knock Knock’
Doctor Who S10 E03: ‘Thin Ice’
We’re running through the standard Doctor Who companion introductory course with Bill Potts. We’ve had an adventure on Earth, and we’ve been to the future, now it’s time to go … Continue reading Doctor Who S10 E03: ‘Thin Ice’
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. S03 E10: Maveth
In the mid-season winter finale of “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” it’s Coulson and Ward in final combat on the distant planet Maveth, Hydra searches for their ancient Inhuman god, and … Continue reading Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. S03 E10: Maveth
Doctor Who S09 E11: Heaven Sent
With Clara Oswald presumed dead (don’t count your chickens, or ravens, and all that), and The Doctor captured and sold to a mysterious enemy, then teleported away, things are not … Continue reading Doctor Who S09 E11: Heaven Sent
Doctor Who S09 E10: Face the Raven
You wake up and you don’t remember anything at all from the last twenty-four hours. All you have is a countdown number tattoo on the back of your neck, and … Continue reading Doctor Who S09 E10: Face the Raven
Doctor Who S09 E07: The Zygon Invasion
The Zygons are back, terrible whispering and shape-shifting “Doctor Who” monsters who make Whovians new and old hide behind their sofas, and this time, they’re playing for keeps. What can … Continue reading Doctor Who S09 E07: The Zygon Invasion
Doctor Who S09 E02: The Witch’s Familiar
“Doctor Who” showrunner Steven Moffat certainly knows how to launch a series with a cliffhanger. When last we saw The Doctor and his unconventional entourage, things were looking very bad … Continue reading Doctor Who S09 E02: The Witch’s Familiar
Doctor Who S09 E01: The Magician’s Apprentice
It’s been ten months since The Doctor and The Master/Missy/Mistress crossed swords last, and other than a few minutes last night, and a holiday adventure with Santa Claus, we “Doctor … Continue reading Doctor Who S09 E01: The Magician’s Apprentice