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Fall TV Roundup, Week 5

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 We’re into October and the thrust of the Network Fall premiers are upon us. That combined with everything else leaves a flood of new viewing options. So, which new series are worth your time? Let this weekly post be your guide as I review the pilot and second episode of new series this Fall. Don’t see a new show listed below? Check previous weeks. Mondays: Private Eyes: West Coast, Mondays at 8 p.m. on The CW (Premiered October 5) About : In recent years, The CW has shifted the bulk of its original programming to international series, most often from Canada. That’s the case with this new detective series, part of a Canadian-themed Monday night. And this one is itself a spin-off. The Original series was set in Toronto and kicked off in 2016, running five seasons. Now, a few years later, the stars Jason Priestly and Cindy Sampson are back, dealing with being new parents and trying to get back in the game now on the West Coast of Canada in Vancouver. All of it is a little harmless fu...
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1991 Rewind: An Introduction

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It's a new year, but the rewind continues. In these weekly posts, we will be looking at films that are celebrating an anniversary in 2026. I will be going back throughout the year, looking at a few films from different milestone years that stand out to me now a decade, two decades, or three decades on. It's a fun journey, and I hope you'll join me in looking back! For our next set of films, we're jumping back to 1991. Films from 1991 are turning 35 years old in 2026, and when you look at the list it feels hard to believe some of these titles are 35 years old. In this set I'll be looking at 12 films, an interesting mix of smaller films and blockbusters, that stand out now 35 years after their release. Check back each Sunday through the end of the year as we explore another title in the rewind and celebrate the films that are marking a milestone anniversary in 2026!
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AFI 100 Years, 100 Movies: No. 24

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Back in 1998, the American Film Institute unveiled its list of the 100 greatest films as voted on by members of the cinematic community. The year, I'm looking at the films on that list, re-ranked according to my preference. Check back Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year as we walk through this list of classic films. Norman Bates : She might have fooled me, but she didn't fool my mother. Psycho (1960) Original List Position : 18 Starring : Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh Director: Alfred Hitchcock About: This list is no stranger to Hitchcock. We've seen some of his films already, and we're not done. But this might be his most iconic. Arguably it serves as a template for slashers, which would really take off nearly two decades later. But it's also a deeply terrifying tale about someone who has lost his grip on the world and reality. It was No. 18 on the original list and moved to No. 14 10 years later. It's a film that has a great impact on the culture, st...
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AFI 100 Years, 100 Movies: No. 25

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Back in 1998, the American Film Institute unveiled its list of the 100 greatest films as voted on by members of the cinematic community. The year, I'm looking at the films on that list, re-ranked according to my preference. Check back Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year as we walk through this list of classic films. Jules: If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions. Pulp Fiction (1994) Original List Position : 95 Starring: John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, and Uma Thurman Director: Quentin Tarantino About: This is a fascinating film. It's probably the first real one that put Tarantino on the map. While Reservoir Dogs gets some credit, this elevated things to an Oscar level. The film was 95 on the original list and 94 10 years later. I like it significantly more than that. I'm probably more of a Tarantino fan than the typical AFI member, but I remember this film and the impact it had on the culture and my generation. That gives it a so...
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NFL Picks, Week 4

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 Week 3 saw me fall off my steady pace. Let's try to get back on track in Week 4. NFL Picks, Week 4: Steelers Over Broncos Colts Over Commanders Bills Over Patriots Bears Over Jets Bengals Over Jaguars Cardinals Over Giants Rams Over Eagles Packers Over Bengals Ravens Over Titans Cowboys Over Texans Vikings Over Dolphins Raiders Over Steelers Broncos Over 49ers Seahawks Over Chargers Lions Over Panthers Saints Over Falcons Last Week : 7-9 Season: 29-19 NFL Picks Spread, Week 4: Steelers -2.5 Over Browns Commanders +3.5 Over Colts Bills -7.5 Over Patriots Bears -3.5 Over Jets Bengals -2.5 Over Jaguars Cardinals -1.5 Over Giants Rams -2.5 Over Eagles Buccaneers +3.5 Over Packers Titans +11.5 Over Ravens Cowboys +2.5 Over Texans Dolphins +11.5 Over Vikings Raiders +4.5 Over Chiefs Broncos +2.5 Over 49ers Seahawks -6.5 Over Chargers Panthers +3.5 Over Lions Falcons +2.5 Over Saints Last Week : 7-9 Season : 25-23
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Now Playing

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 The final weekend of September was full of some great movie options. Below is a look at my take on the new movies I saw this week. You can keep up with everything I’m watching by following me on Letterboxd @knighthawk7734. Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! (Theaters) Starring: Rinko Kikuchi Synopsis: Dance can open people up. We watch dance performances and series about those learning and performing dance because we enjoy the spectacle, but more importantly we enjoy the stories. There is something powerful about moving your body and using it to work through your grief, pain, or joy. I am a lover of Dancing With the Stars, and a few years ago I bought ballroom dance lessons for my wife. It ended up being one of our favorite activities for years, as we could forget the world and just get out there and dance. The new film, Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty is about that powerful world of dance. In the film we meet Ha-Chan (Kikuchi), who is living a happy life with her husband and dance partner Lu...
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Fall TV Roundup, Week 4

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 We’re nearly through September. The network season is heating up with a lot of Fall premiers coming this week and next week. That leaves with you with plenty of options for what to watch, but you might be wondering what’s actually worth your time to check out. Let this weekly post be your guide as I review the pilot and second episode of new series this Fall. Don’t see a new show listed below? Check previous weeks. Mondays: In the Line of Fire, Mondays at 10 p.m. on NBC (Premiered September 21) About : This new series stars Peter Krause and Hope Davis, among others, as a family of law enforcement officers spread across multiple agencies. They represent the FBI, Justice Department, US Marshals, and Secret Service. And now, they’re part of a targeted campaign that just might have ties directly to their family. In the second episode, it becomes a bit more clear that the ongoing story will bubble in the background while we have some cases of the week, often pitting the family against ...
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