Stories by Tom Mason
North by Northwestern talks the latest installment of the Machete franchise with Robert Rodriguez and Alexa Vega.
The fourth season of Community shouldn't try to "indulge the ghost of Dan Harmon." Change is good, this writer argues.
Back to the Future's director mixes comedy and drama in his latest film, which deals with a captain on the search for truth.
This episode of iCarly tasted like disappointment and regrets, kind of like a Mountain Dew-flavored Slurpee.
The latest film from eccentric director Wes Anderson begins a limited run Friday, but is it in line with his other films?
Although NBC's decision to renew Community for a fourth season without creator Dan Harmon as showrunner is a bit surprising, one writer still has faith in the study group.
"Last night’s iCarly affords a wonderful opportunity to discuss parody and predictability."
"If I could give you, the loyal Community viewer, one piece of advice, it would be this: Be prepared for anything."
"The truth about Community is that Greendale is nothing more than a hub for the interactions of seven washout students, thrown together by a beginner’s Spanish class. It is whatever they make it."
"Nevel Papperman, the prissy arch enemy of all things Carly, returned, revenge-minded as ever, on the latest episode of iCarly."
"Move over The Godfather, there’s a new mobster story in town."
"Brace yourselves, Community fans, your favorite dying show just might be getting happy again."
“'Origins of Vampire Mythology' felt like an amusing, enjoyable diversion from the reality of the season’s impending conclusion."
"Here, the audience is introduced to the dark extreme of meta-commentary that Community has skillfully circumvented for quite some time: recognition with no payoff."
Tom recaps the series thus far and claims that iCarly deserves more credit than it gets.
Can Hollywood's favorite suave bachelor finally be acknowledged as a fantastic actor?
A quick look at the new movie Jeff Who Lives at Home, and a chat with its star Ed Helms.