MR. ROBOT, 2.3 – ‘eps2.1_k3rnel-pan1c.ksd’
byOf all the many things I love about Mr. Robot (its sharp dialogue, excellent performances, the way it deliberately messes with your mind so that…
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PREACHER, 1.8 – ‘El Valero’
byMuch like the previous episode, “El Valero” had its ups and downs. I loved the clever way the writers have been steering us towards this…
MR. ROBOT, 2.1 & 2.2 – ‘eps2.0_unm4sk-pt1.tc’ & ‘eps2.0_unm4sk-pt2.tc’
byIt’s always a mistake to think that you have any real grasp on what’s happening in Mr Robot, given that creator Sam Esmail could upend…
PREACHER, 1.7 – ‘He Gone’
byMy biggest gripe about Preacher has been how scattershot everything’s been, but “He Gone” felt more harmonious and structured. The flashbacks didn’t seem as random,…
PREACHER, 1.6 – ‘Sundowner’
byI was glad this episode gave us a taste of the spirit and twisted humour of the comic books, even though it was still dialled…
PREACHER, 1.5 – ‘South Will Rise Again’
byIncredibly, we’re now halfway through this inaugural season of AMC’s Preacher and I’m in danger of sounding like a stuck record. This isn’t a bad…
PREACHER, 1.4 – ‘Monster Swamp’
byI’m watching Preacher hoping it’s going to spark to life, but I’m still waiting. It all feels insufferably slow right now; particularly when compared to…
PREACHER, 1.3 – ‘The Possibilities’
byI’m still not sure about Preacher. I love the comic books, but this TV series lacks its sense of mischief and spark of lunacy. There…
PREACHER, 1.2 – ‘See’
byAt this early stage of AMC’s adaptation of Preacher, it’s all about trying to get a handle on what the show’s about. Even as a…
PREACHER, 1.1 – ‘Pilot’
byThere’s a proliferation of comic book superheroes today, all enjoying a popularity renaissance in big-budget films and serialised television, but the medium has more to…
HAP AND LEONARD – Season One
byHap and Leonard, the latest US crime series to find its way to Amazon Video in the UK, is something of an odd beast. Adapted…
APRIL 2016: The Best of Film & TV
byEaster’s over and the days are getting longer, so I’ve selected some of the most notable television shows and films debuting in April 2016. If you think there’s anything missing, please mention in the comments below.