‘Happy Endings: The Complete Series’ Showcases the Talented Cast
Well-written with unfailing comic delivery, Happy Endings is a consistent delight.
J.M. Suarez
Really, Really Loving the Beatles: Carol Tyler’s ‘Fab4 Mania’
Tyler's excitement and seemingly never-ending thrill from the point of view of her younger self as a Beatles fan nearly leaps from the page.
We Still Believe in ‘Opening The X-Files’
In this engaging look at the influential sci-fi show, Darren Mooney points out the links not only between episodes, but also between other shows, movies, and cultural events.
The Good, the Positive and the Funny in Scott C.’s Art
No matter his subject matter, Scott C.'s confident cheerfulness is obvious and infectious.
Unfettered Ingenuity and Imagination: Chris Ware’s ‘Monograph’
There's a real connection made between the artist and his art that extends to a deeper understanding of both, here.
Chip Kidd: A Singular Voice in Design
The prolific artist may be a designer first, but he's an evangelist for design second.
The Poster Art in ‘The Art of Mondo’ Is Rich with Inventive and Clever Interpretations of Film
Tom Whalen's gorgeous use of color, Jeff Kleinsmith's arresting images, Jason Munn's minimalist designs, and Aaron Horkey's intricate lettering are only a few of the highlights here.
Half Memoir / Half Tribute, ‘Fetch’ Attests to the Power of the Comic Form
There are plenty of tough moments in this tale, in both the author's personal life and in her struggles to understand her troubled dog, yet there's never any doubt that they belong together.
‘Friday Night Lights’ Still Burns Bright
Despite the uninspired packaging in this complete series set, Friday Night Lights remains an outstanding TV show; one of the best in the current golden age of television.
‘Hype!: Collector’s Edition’ Revels in the Weirdos of the Grunge Scene
Hype! feels very much like a window into a seminal moment in music history.
“Let Me Start by Asking a Question” Says Everything You Need to Know About ‘Halt and Catch Fire’
Culminating in an excellent series finalé, season four of Halt and Catch Fire has been the series' best.