Having never been an X-Files fan myself it is difficult for me to judge this episode accurately. It has an interesting premise, but 40-odd minutes seem to be insufficient room for the characters and character relationships involved. […]
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Angel [season 2] (2000-2001)
Season 2 of Angel feels a bit disjointed, but the characters (and the cast’s performances) feel more settled. Even though the season’s story-arcs do not necessarily work well, there are at least a number of really good episodes as well as enjoyable performances by guest actors. […]
Modern Vampires (1998)
Richard Elfman’s comedic take on the vampire genre has a certain stylistic flair to it, and boasts a fairly impressive cast. But it fails to find its tone, and a lot of the “funny” lines are subpar. […]
Angel [season 1] (1999-2000)
The first season of this Buffy spin-off creates its own, darker tone and is rather successful in its noir-ish world-building. But the actors are still trying to fit their characters into the new character constellation, and so there is some adjustment going on – which leaves room for improvement in the acting. […]
Once Bitten (1985)
A rather disappointing comedy that is very much a product of its time.
If you like Jim Carrey, you might find it interesting to see him in this early role.
If you like the ‘80s, you may find the music, clothing, and design in this film enjoyable.
If you are looking for a good comedy, you should stay far away from this film. […]
Moonlight (2007-2008)
Moonlight is an okay-ish TV show about a vampire P.I. Starting its short life on CBS in September of 2007, the show never recovered from being hit by the writers’ strike of that winter. […]
Out for Blood (2004)
A good cast and a decent premise are wasted in a film that fails to excite or engage its audience. […]