Author: Alex Gherzo
REVIEW: Superman & Lois – Season 2, Episode 9 “30 Days and 30 Nights”
“30 Days and 30 Nights” is the episode without a Superman, and that it works so well affirms the strength of Superman & Lois’ supporting cast – especially Jon and Jordan, the Kent twins who are becoming almost as compelling as their legendary father. This isn’t a perfect episode – Lo...
Read MoreOscars Slap Fight Aftermath
Now that Hollywood is getting the impression that the general public isn’t joining them in support of hitting people over jokes, more developments are shaking out in the Oscar slap fight fiasco. First, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science released a tepid-at-best response to Will Smith�...
Read MoreSlap Fight at the Oscars
Has the Academy solved the Oscars viewership problem? At last night’s event (which is barely an event anymore, something painful for a guy who used to love the Oscars to say), comedy legend Chris Rock did what comedians do as he presented an award and made jokes – and to break from the ones I &h...
Read MoreREVIEW: The Flash – Season 8, Episode 8 “The Fire Next Time”
The Flash has been (mostly) on a hot streak this season, and “The Fire Next Time” keeps the heat burning. While not a spectacular episode on its face – and marred by a muddled subplot – it’s a great examination of one of the often-overlooked factors that turned Barry into a hero. It’s al...
Read MoreREVIEW: Superman & Lois – Season 2, Episode 8 “Into Oblivion”
While nothing spectacular happens, “Into Oblivion” is another strong episode, moving the plot and character arcs forward in unexpected ways. It also makes a good argument not just for Superman but for superhero stories in general. Clark struggles to deal with Jonathan’s drug use, and Lois wond...
Read MoreThe Flash and Superman & Lois Renewed
The fight never ends for a true hero – at least not this TV season. The CW network has renewed The Flash and Superman & Lois, two of its remaining Arrowverse series (and easily its best ones – to be fair, I’ve yet to subject myself to Batwoman outside of its entry in the abysmally …...
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