This is a message for all TVWW readers in general, but to any of my Rowan University film students in particular: If you’ve never seen this 1964 Stanley Kubrick satire about the Cold War, correct that mistake tonight. It’s one of the funniest, most audacious film comedies ever made – and sadly, given current events and the concerns over Russian encroachment, its subject has become topical all over again. Peter Sellers stars, in several different roles.

2015

Feb

THE ODD COUPLE By David Bianculli

SERIES PREMIERE: This is a warning, not a recommendation. I really like Matthew Perry, but this new CBS comedy, based on this first episode, may be even more painful for his fans to watch than for anyone else. The show’s producers proudly are ignoring, rather than remaking or adapting, the many years of the Tony Randall-Jack Klugman TV series, and, in tonight’s premise-establishing premiere, use only one joke from Neil Simon’s original play and movie. That isn’t just misg

2015

Feb

TWO AND A HALF MEN By David Bianculli

SERIES FINALE: The contents of this episode are shrouded in secrecy, but chances are it’ll include a wedding or two – and, if the rumors about Charlie Sheen and his sitcom character are true, a possible return from the dead. Which means that the final episode of Two and a Half Men, TV’s longest-running three-camera sitcom, might end up dealing with “Two Weddings and a Funeral.” Jon Cryer, Ashton Kutcher star.

2015

Feb

LATEST REMAKE OF 'THE ODD COUPLE' IS GROUNDS FOR A QUICK CONSCIOUS UNCOUPLING By Ed Bark

The Odd Couple has already greatly succeeded as a Broadway play, a hit movie starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau and a long-running TV series with Tony Randall and Jack Klugman. CBS’ The Odd Couple is more in line with ABC’s The New Odd Couple, a deservedly short-lived 1982 sitcom...

2015

Feb

THE MENTALIST By David Bianculli

SERIES FINALE: In this two-hour installment, which says goodbye to Simon Baker’s sometimes affable, sometimes haunted character, there’s a serial-killer mystery to solve – but also a wedding to stage, to his former detective boss, Robin Tunney’s Lisbon. Will Baker’s sneaky Patrick Jane actually be able to pull a happy ending out of his hat? Even for a show that stuck around a few seasons too long, it’s worth watching to find out.

2015

Feb

AMERICAN IDOL By David Bianculli

Here’s another change to Idol this year, in hopes of grabbing some lost attention: A new hoop through which contestants must jump (and sing): “The Showcase,” in which they take turns at the mic at the House of Blues.

2015

Feb

MODERN FAMILY By David Bianculli

Elizabeth Banks returns, as Cam and Mitch’s out-of-control friend Sal – but this time she’s not traveling solo. She’s a mom now. Which, given Sal’s past behavior, is slightly horrifying. Also guest starring: Nathan Lane.

2015

Feb

EMPIRE By David Bianculli

Courtney Love continues her guest starring role on Empire, taking Cookie’s advice and taking her comeback seriously. Also continuing her multiple-episode guest arc: Naomi Campbell, who made a strong impact last week with very little screen time. Expect more of the same tonight.

2015

Feb

THE AMERICANS By David Bianculli

Paige (Holly Taylor) makes a birthday wish in tonight’s episode – but her dad, especially, is more concerned with the wishes of his KGB superiors, who want Paige’s parents to recruit the teenager into the ways of the secret Soviet spy ring.

2015

Feb

THEY COULD'VE USED A BIGGER SHOW By Linda Donovan

How could we not say something here in our Video Worth Watching feature about the recent SNL40 anniversary show? That’s a lot of variety show tulips to tiptoe through in order to choose the best of the best...

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