As the Star Trek franchise enters its 60th year and approaches a decade of what fans dub “new Trek,” there’s understandable concern about what’s next. While the streaming era has seen a return to regular TV production, the reception has been mixed. The fan service has noticeably increased, but that doesn’t mean the franchise can’t […]
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Little Disasters finds nothing authentic in its mom-based mystery
Being a mother is tough. This basic platitude means next to nothing coming from me, a childless man. My only real frames of reference are anecdotes from baby-rearing friends and childhood stories from my mom. It might mean a little more coming from the women in Little Disasters, a motherhood mystery that often feels like […]
DMV: As exciting as standing in line
A basic fact of American life is that there are many government institutions that are a hassle to interact with. There’s often a good reason for the bureaucratic drudgery that defines most of them, but it remains a pain. For seemingly as long as it’s existed, the DMV has been the biggest punching bag in […]
Dexter: Resurrection: Even death can’t hold down TV’s favorite killer
Somehow Dexter returned. Not only is our beloved killer of killers back for more blood, he’s now a franchise. With a middling sequel, a baffling prequel, and now, a new series that brings him back from seeming death, Dexter has officially become a horror icon. He might not be killing teenagers at camp or stalking […]
Watson: CBS tries a Sherlock Holmes-less series to mixed results
It’s been over 20 years since House first aired on Fox and you can still see the show’s influence. Taking inspiration from Sherlock Holmes, the medical drama added a mystery element to your usual “case of the week” stories. There’s also the whole “snarky genius who has a crippling drug addiction” thing, but that’s besides […]