While the trial in AMC’s latest documentary shares many surface aspects to the Central Park Five case dramatized in the brilliant Netflix series — both concern violent crimes that took place in New York’s Central Park in the 1980s — the case of Robert Chambers … Continue reading What To Watch: 11/13/2019
It’s a boom time for new streaming services from corporate behemoths. Last week we saw the debut of Apple Plus and a slate of programming led by award-nominated A-listers starring in a show-within-a-show. This week, it’s the Death Star, Walt’s little company that did good … Continue reading What To Watch: 11/12/2019
Hello, we’re Screen Scholars… JASON’S PICK: The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash [YouTube] The Man in Black’s journey through life was certainly a complex one. Through glory and tragedy, while unquestionably a genius — both musical and otherwise, he was one of the hardest … Continue reading What To Watch: 11/11/2019
It’s an iconic location on 125th St. in New York City famous for its stand-up, legendary musical moments, and famously brutally tough crowd who if displeased with the performance of the “artist” on stage, could be known to call for a literal hook or, in … Continue reading What To Watch: 11/06/2019
Spectacle, understatement, and motorcycles — and that sums up our three main recs for this Tuesday. KATHERINE’S PICK: The Little Mermaid Live! [ABC, 8p] It’s been 30 years since Disney retconned Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale, and tonight the behemoth celebrates with a mix of live … Continue reading What To Watch: 11/05/2019
A bevy of top actors immerse themselves in a wondrous world/battle of good vs. evil featuring a seemingly endless supply of personified warrior animals who balance the line between cute and fierce — especially BATTLEBEARS! We’re also endorsing (sight unseen) two dark documentaries. KATHERINE’S PICK: … Continue reading What To Watch: 11/04/2019
We’re all about the Thursday night NBC line-up here at Screen Scholars, so you’ll likely see at least two shows from it highlighted in this space every Thursday until we use it up. JASON’S PICK: The Good Place [NBC, 9p] Tonight is a bit of … Continue reading What To Watch: 10/31/2019
