By Jim Sabataso Correspondent When David Simon creates a new TV show, people — especially critics — pay attention. The writer, producer and former journalist has a history of creating…

By Jim Sabataso Correspondent Coming on the heels of the dark heroics of “The Defenders,” “The Tick” is a welcome light-hearted palate cleanser. The new Amazon series is the latest…

By Jim Sabataso Correspondent On paper, the new Netflix sitcom “Friends from College” has a lot going for it: a relatable premise, a proven creative team and a strong cast….

By Jim Sabataso Correspondent When “The Avengers” premiered in 2012, it was a big moment. After four years of hinting and teasing, the Marvel Cinematic Universe finally delivered, putting Earth’s…

By Jim Sabataso Correspondent “Difficult People” is the type of comedy that doesn’t ask a lot of you. In a moment when so many sitcoms — “Master of None,” “Louie,”…

By Jim Sabataso Correspondent Sixteen years after its debut, “Wet Hot American Summer” remains one of the best cult comedies ever made. The film — the brainchild of sketch comedy…

By Jim Sabataso Correspondent I’ve never been a fan of professional wrestling. It’s always struck me as a somewhat silly and low-brow form of entertainment. It’s precisely that attitude the…

By Jim Sabataso Correspondent With just over a dozen of episodes left spread across two truncated seasons, “Game of Thrones” has a lot of ground to cover — both figuratively…

By Jim Sabataso Correspondent We’re knee-deep in summer blockbuster season so it seems only fitting that Hollywood has unleashed yet another Spider-Man film. “Spider-Man: Homecoming” marks the third reboot of…

By Jim Sabataso Correspondent While Netflix has secured its reputation as a powerhouse of original TV programming, it hasn’t offered up much in the way of feature-length films. The streaming…