Greetings again from the darkness. Depending on the subject, it’s not uncommon for documentaries to utilize archival video footage from 25+ years ago. What is unusual about co-directors Miles Hargrove’s and Christopher Birge’s film is that it relies almost solely on...
TV Review: ‘Top Class: The Life And Times Of The Sierra Canyon Trailblazers’ On IMDB TV
Review by James Lindorf Everyone has a high school experience, and for the most part, they aren't drastically different. Then there are those that transcend the typical and embrace exceptionalism. Currently, there may be no place that is more common than on the campus...
TV Review: ‘Tell Me Your Secrets’ On Amazon Prime
Review by James Lindorf From the mind of veteran television writer and producer Harriet Warner “Tell Me Your Secrets” is the latest original project for Amazon Prime Video. “Tell Me Your Secrets” revolves around a trio of characters, Emma (Rabe), the former girlfriend...
TV Review: ‘Al Davis Vs. The NFL’ An ESPN 30 For 30 Documentary
Review by James Lindorf Just win baby, is the enduring motto of Al Davis, coach, general manager, and owner of the new Las Vegas Raiders. Davis was known for his love of speed on offense and crushing hits and intimidation on defense. He was also known for his...
TV Review: ‘Palmer’ On Apple TV+
Review by James Lindorf Eddie Palmer (Justin Timberlake) was a rising football star in the state of Louisiana. A small-town high school legend at quarterback who earned a full scholarship to LSU. Instead of returning home as the conquering hero, he returns as a...
Review: ‘The Lady And The Dale’ On HBO
Greetings again from the darkness. Unlike our first glimpse of the shark in JAWS, we don’t have to wait long. A 1974 episode of “The Price is Right” gives us an upfront look at a 3-wheeled car known as The Dale. If you expect the fuel-efficient auto oddity to be the...
TV Review: ‘The Sister’
Review by James Lindorf Neil Cross, the writer and creator of the hit BBC show “Luther,” is back with the new supernatural thriller “The Sister.” Cross adapted his own novel “Burial” into a four-part limited series that first aired on Britain’s ITV. The tale of guilt,...
TV Review: ‘Servant’
Apple TV+’s “Servant” may not have arrived with the anticipation of “The Morning Show” or been labeled as the surprise hit of the steaming service’s young life, like “Defending Jacob.” However, what “Servant” was able to do was balance pleasing general audiences and...
Review: ‘Night Stalker: The Hunt For A Serial Killer’ On Netflix
Greetings again from the darkness. Crime dramas are one of the most popular television series types these days, and Netflix is proving to be exceptional at producing crime docuseries – a short run series (2-8 episodes) based on real life crimes. This latest is the...
The Best Piece of Art in Entertainment of 2020: The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us Part II (PS4) There has been no doubt in my mind for many months now that 'The Last of Us Part II' was the most profound experience I had with any visual or audio medium this year! It may even be in the Top Ten experiences I have had with any piece of...





