New Binge, Old Show, New Show, Same Goal.
"MobLand," "Lantern," "Lioness." The Observer just wants to be entertained. Fine, impressed and intrigued, too.
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It's curated TV+Film+Culture from the former Chief TV Critic of The Hollywood Reporter and The San Francisco Chronicle. Writing multiple projects.
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Film & TV: Field Notes.
"The Odyssey" in 70mm, "The Bureau" addiction intensifies, "Silo," the end of the World Cup and more.
Apple Has A Mid-TV Problem.
More miss than hit, the streamer's murky identity is still baffling.
Film & TV: Field Notes.
There is still a lot to talk about even if the days are getting hotter (really hot for some of you) and attention stealing elements such as the World Cup, summer itself, vacations and Life make their move on us.