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Shyamalan’s Split Decision (possible spoilers)
Make no mistake: M. Night Shyamalan’s Split is going to frustrate people on a number of levels (one particular level that I cannot get into here for about another week). The movie’s subject matter is tricky and disturbing (perhaps in … Continue reading
“If You Want the Rattle…”
Speaking of repartee, that was one aspect of Sherlock that was always fun to watch, particularly when the show hit its comfortable, comedic stride in series three. Here’s Martin Freeman reflecting on that dynamic.
You’re a Good Man, Sherlock Holmes
Series four of Masterpiece’s Sherlock came to an end Sunday night. I must admit to having seen it twice now: first on TV and then second tonight at the theater. I’m happy to say that they episode held up well. I … Continue reading
A More Upbeat but True Sadness
One of my other favorite tracks from the most recent Avett Brothers’ most recent project is its title track, “True Sadness.” The cut on the album is a good deal more maudlin than the performance below for 89.3, the Current. … Continue reading
Phil and the Legends of Tomorrow
The most improved show this season, hands down, is DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. They changed some of the cast, redirected the plot, and embraced some snappier dialogue. Now they are moving the show to Tuesdays after The Flash, which will … Continue reading
SHIELD vs. LMDs
Last night’s Agents of SHIELD made the move from supernatural thriller (with Ghost Rider) to technological apocalypse (with the concept of the Life Model Decoy). As many critics have noticed, it was an almost-seamless transition, which is a good thing. … Continue reading
Borrowing Promos from the Future
We’re still a couple of weeks away from the return of the DC television universe. There’s not been much on network TV beyond two episodes of Sherlock and tonight’s return of Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD. Here’s the latest trailer for … Continue reading
Lie Detective
I was afraid that this Sunday’s second episode of Sherlock was going to suffer from being too interior, too cerebral. It happens every now and then (particularly with Doctor Who, really), an episode where nothing much happens that isn’t all … Continue reading
We Don’t Get to Know Everything
One of the more fun and upbeat tracks of the Avett Brothers’ True Sadness is “Smithsonian.” It feels a little slower in this live performance last year in Nashville, but it still shows energetic artistry that is always good to … Continue reading
Habit, Addiction, and the New Year
The best sermon I heard this year made good use of You Are What You Love, the book by James K. A. Smith about the power of habit in the life of faith. The sermon also made connection to one … Continue reading
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