Where do you go once you’ve watched the classic Xmas films? Some suggestions.
Television
WATCH CLOSELY: Orson Welles — “The Other Side of the Wind”
The Other Side of the Wind may inspire brooding melancholy in some, but it’s also pretty damned fine.
WATCH CLOSELY: The Coen Brothers and the Enchanting Western
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs demonstrates the Coens’ consummate skill for reinventing classic genre tropes, dovetailing deep affection with inspired re-interpretation.
Television Review: “Jane Fonda in Five Acts”
The more we hear Jane Fonda’s homilies about needing to be “whole” and “self-actualize” the more her personal journey sounds more like a succession of carefully calculated branding exercises.
WATCH CLOSELY: “Maniac” — A Deliriously Clever Futuristic Fable
Maniac is mind-bending entertainment that’s also an invitation to muse on infinite possibilities.
WATCH CLOSELY: “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” is Deliciously Dark and Witchy
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is not as artful as a lot of what’s on offer now, but this pleasing series kicks off the Hallowe’en season with a bang.
WATCH CLOSELY: Hallowe’en Horror From Your Couch
A handpicked list of cinematic horror gems for you to watch over the next 26 days.
Television Review: “Barry” — The Trials and Tribulations of a Low-Rent Hitman
One of Barry’s strongest attributes is its brand of dark, surreal, and unexpectedly witty satire.
Television Review: Elvis Presley — The Searcher?
What we don’t learn very much about is Elvis’ inner life, his motivations, and his deeper ambitions.
Television Review: Gary Shandling — Your Favorite Comedian’s Favorite Comedian
Gary Shandling’s life and art are both given the redeeming appreciation they deserve.