Josh Reviews Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures, based on the recent book of the same name by Margot Lee Shetterly, tells the true story of three pioneering African-American women: Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson. These three remarkable women worked for NASA in the 1960’s and beyond. Ka
Josh Reviews Jackie
Natalie Portman stars as Jackie Kennedy in Pablo Larraín’s intimate and moving film Jackie, which chronicles the days immediately following the assassination of John F. Kennedy in November, 1963. The film uses as a framing device an interview of Jackie by Theodore White for L
Paramount/CBS Succeed in Squashing Star Trek Fans
When I first read the headlines last week that Paramount/CBS had settled their lawsuit with the Star Trek fan film project, Axanar, I rejoiced. But I quickly realized that, no matter how it’s being spun, the settlement was a big defeat for Axanar and all the makers of Star Tre
The Top Twenty Episodes of TV in 2016 — Part Four!
We’re at the end of my look back at the best TV of 2016! Click here for numbers twenty through sixteen, and click here for numbers fifteen through eleven, and click here for numbers ten through six. And now, here are my Top Five Episodes of TV in 2016: 5. Sherlock: “The Abom
The Top Twenty Episodes of TV in 2016 — Part Three!
My list of my Twenty Favorite Episodes of TV in 2016 continues! Click here for the beginning of my list, numbers twenty through sixteen, and click here for part two, numbers fifteen through ten. Let’s continue as we enter my Top Ten! 10. The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Cr
The Top Twenty Episodes of TV in 2016 — Part Two!
Let’s continue my look back at The Top Twenty Episodes of TV in 2016! Last week I presented part one of my list, with numbers twenty through sixteen. Onward! 15. Brooklyn 99: “9 Days” (season three, episode twelve, aired on 1/19/16) – Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) and Ca
The Top Twenty Episodes of TV in 2016 — Part One!
I hope you all enjoyed my list of the Twenty Best Movies of 2016! And now, onward to TV… Just like I felt when considering all the movies I’d seen in 2016, on the one hand I feel like I watched a lot of amazing TV in 2016, and on the other hand, in this […]
The Top Twenty Movies of 2016 — Part Four!
We’ve reached the end of my list of my Top Twenty Movies of 2016! Click here for numbers twenty through sixteen, click here for numbers fifteen through eleven, and click here for numbers ten through six. And now, my top five favorite movies of 2016! 5. Hail, Caesar! — I
The Top Twenty Movies of 2016 — Part Three!
My list of my Top Twenty Movies of 2016 continues! Click here for numbers twenty through sixteen and click here for numbers fifteen through eleven. 10. Sing Street — Writer/director John Carney, who wrote and directed the marvelous film Once (which was then made into a Broad
The Top Twenty Movies of 2016 — Part Two!
On Wednesday I began my list of my Top Twenty Movies of 2016! Let’s continue: 15. Weiner — It’s remarkable that this film exists. For some reason, disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner allowed a documentary crew full access to himself, his family, and his pol