Our full-time TV critic, Mekeisha Madden Toby, wrote up a nice review of “Game of Thrones,” extolling the virtues of Peter Dinklage, who plays Tyrion Lannister. And he deserves every kind word. But HBO sent me the first four episodes, too, and I just had to throw in my two cents. (Of course, the downside … Continue Reading →
Warning: Spoilers for “Game of Thrones” Season 1 Space Ghost was troubled. Not only were there rumors of the terrible Funky Phantoms walking whitely again beyond the Wall, but his old friend, and now king, Foghorn Leghorn had come with a request that seemed even more bitter in the cold of his keep. “I say, … Continue Reading →
You know a series is going well when you want to pick up the phone and call in sick so you can stay home and watch the rest of it. That’s how it’s been with HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” which comes out on video today. I finally had a chance to start watching my review … Continue Reading →
“Superheroes” (9 p.m. Monday on HBO) – There’s a sincerity I wasn’t expecting behind all the real-life superheroes whose stories are chronicled in the new documentary “Superheroes,” which will be debuting Monday on HBO. Yes, superheroes are real, and they’re patrolling cities around the world to help folks the police seemingly ignore — or just … Continue Reading →