Josh Reviews The Spoils of Babylon
How did I miss this?? The Spoils of Babylon is a brilliant, hilarious six-episode IFC mini-series from 2014 that parodies televised “event” mini-series, featuring an extraordinary cast that includes Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, Tobey Maguire, Tom Robbins, Haley Joel Osmen
Josh Reviews the BBC Adaptation of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
Over the winter I read Susannah Clarke’s magnificent novel, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. I loved it, and highly recommend reading it. The book tells the story of two magicians attempting to bring magic back to England in the late 1800s. The novel is one of the best ex
Josh Reviews Season 2 of Netflix’s Daredevil!
I thought that the first season of Netflix’s Daredevil was spectacular, dark and complex and very adult, a triumphant declaration of intent for Netflix’s Marvel shows. Jessica Jones, the second Marvel show, was every bit as good, telling a wrenching story of a young woma
Josh Reviews Agent Carter: Season Two
I really enjoyed Hayley Atwell’s character, Peggy Carter, in 2011’s Captain America, The First Avenger, and I was thrilled when her character spun off as the lead of a TV miniseries last year, Agent Carter. That first season was solid though not spectacular. Ms. Atwell
Late to the Party: Josh Reviews The Americans Season Three!
I loved season one and season two of The Americans, so of course I had to continue ahead with season three. I am thrilled to have caught up with this great show in advance of the start of season four, which begins soon! One of my favorite story-lines from the end of season two was [
Digging Deeper into The X-Files 6-Episode Event Series!
Earlier this week I posted my overall thoughts on The X-Files six-episode event series (or “season 10” as it is being referred to in many places). Here now is a more detailed episode-by-episode analysis: Episode 1 — “My Struggle” — This was a very
Josh Reviews The X-Files 6-Episode Event Series
My father convinced me to start watching The X-Files about half-way through its first season, back in late ’93 or early ’94, and I was quickly hooked. I became a huge fan of the show, and I have been ever since. Seasons two through five of The X-Files are pretty specta
Late to the Party: Josh Reviews The Americans Season Two!
After hearing rave reviews for The Americans for years, I was pleased to finally have a chance to watch season one a few months ago. I thought it was pretty great (click here for my review) and so didn’t waste too much time before moving on to season two. The continuing stor
The Top Fifteen Episodes of TV in 2015 — Part Three!
Last week I listed by Top Twenty Movies of 2015. (Click here for part one of my list, numbers twenty through sixteen. Click here for part two of my list, numbers fifteen through eleven. Click here for part three of my list, numbers ten through six. Click here for part four of
The Top Fifteen Episodes of TV in 2015 — Part Two!
Last week I listed by Top Twenty Movies of 2015. (Click here for part one of my list, numbers twenty through sixteen. Click here for part two of my list, numbers fifteen through eleven. Click here for part three of my list, numbers ten through six. Click here for part four of