The new Maigret (2025) series brings Georges Simenon’s iconic detective back to the screen in a sleek, modern form. The pilot, “The Lazy Burglar,” isn’t just about solving crimes it’s sets the tone, texture, and atmosphere of the show. Sure, the “Paris-but-in-English” setup feels weird at first, but it works. Quietly compelling, this new Maigret might just become your next rainy-night comfort watch.
Rand Ravich (Creator)CASTRobert KazinskyDilshad VadsariaAdhir KalyanCiara BravoVanessa LengiesTim DeKay Review This short-lived science-fiction crime drama is a series that I've re-watched a few times. It's a clever modernization of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein which follows the story of Jimmy Pritchard, a 75-year-old former disgraced sheriff, played by Philip Baker Hall, who is murdered during a burglary. … Continue reading Second Chance (2016 TV Series) Season Review | Unrealized Potential
Based partly on J.R.R. Tolkien’s book The Hobbit, or There and Back Again and partly on the appendices to The Return of the King. The film was directed by Peter Jackson and stars Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Luke Evans, Lee Pace, and Richard Armitage among a slew of talented actors. Premise: A reluctant hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to … Continue reading The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Movie Review) | Epic, Entertaining but a Bit Stretched
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