Saturday TV: Now it’s the Sharktopus’ Turn
It's a little late for both of these things: Conan O'Brien the TNT talk show host makes a cameo in the typically over-the-top monster B movie "Sharktopus vs. Pterecuda" (Syfy,…
Playlist 8-1-14
It's been nearly a month since the last show, so there was a lot to catch up on: The death of Charlie Haden, the birthday of Jerry Garcia. And in…
Friday TV: ‘The Killing’ Returns, Bowie Years
"The Killing" (Netflix, streaming) in many ways set the standard for today's modern detective yarn: Dour lead investigator and wry partner; skittering electronic music, all consuming atmosphere (in this case…
‘The Quest’ Not to Look Silly
"The Quest" is certainly one of the better looking new reality competitions around. Gathering a dozen people to participate, they’re brought into a misty fantasy setting with castles and moors…