J.M. Suarez

‘iZombie’: “Some Like It Hot Mess” Sets Up Interesting Developments

‘iZombie’: “Some Like It Hot Mess” Sets Up Interesting Developments

Halfway through the season, "Some Like It Hot Mess" answers one big question, sets up more, and establishes the direction of the remainder of the season.
Liv Brings the Pain in ‘iZombie’: “Spanking the Zombie”

Liv Brings the Pain in ‘iZombie’: “Spanking the Zombie”

This is a terrific episode, that in true iZombie fashion, moves the plot while reinforcing the emotional bonds that ultimately make the series special.
‘iZombie’: “Wag the Tongue Slowly” Brings the Funny, Moves the Season Forward

‘iZombie’: “Wag the Tongue Slowly” Brings the Funny, Moves the Season Forward

Liv gossips, Peyton goes all in on Blaine, and Major gives into his hero complex in "Wag the Tongue Slowly".
A Lighter Touch in “Eat, Pray, Liv” Episode Helps ‘iZombie’ Move Forward

A Lighter Touch in “Eat, Pray, Liv” Episode Helps ‘iZombie’ Move Forward

This episode puts a great deal in motion, yet iZombie never feels slowed down by too much plot.
‘iZombie’: “Zombie Knows Best” Is a Signature Mix of Humor and Pathos

‘iZombie’: “Zombie Knows Best” Is a Signature Mix of Humor and Pathos

"Zombie Knows Best" balances Buckley's hilarious performance with the tonally different Clive flashbacks without missing a beat.
“Heaven Just Got a Little Bit Smoother” Eases Us Into ‘iZombie’ Season 3

“Heaven Just Got a Little Bit Smoother” Eases Us Into ‘iZombie’ Season 3

"Heaven Just Got a Little Smoother" both catches us up and quickly drops the audience back into the high stakes facing these characters.
Memory Drawings in Film and Print: ‘Seth’s Dominion’

Memory Drawings in Film and Print: ‘Seth’s Dominion’

Seth’s Dominion offers a full picture of an exciting artist brimming with imagination, and with a great deal more to create.
The Power of Print: ‘OMG Posters’

The Power of Print: ‘OMG Posters’

Poster art is in a renaissance right now; OMG Posters: A Decade of Rock Art proves why.
‘Miss Sharon Jones!’ Captures the Remaining Days of This Wonderful Artist

‘Miss Sharon Jones!’ Captures the Remaining Days of This Wonderful Artist

Barbara Kopple’s documentary accomplishes a great deal in shining a light on such a dynamic figure at such a difficult time.
A Show, a Lifestyle, a Religion: 20 ‘Gilmore Girls’ Episodes to Make You Excited for the Revival

A Show, a Lifestyle, a Religion: 20 ‘Gilmore Girls’ Episodes to Make You Excited for the Revival

Family matters and townie shenanigans are front and center in this list of Gilmore Girls faves.
The Fall: A Frustrating Season Still Highlights Gillian Anderson’s Brilliant Character Work

The Fall: A Frustrating Season Still Highlights Gillian Anderson’s Brilliant Character Work

Season three of The Fall may not have lived up to the previous two seasons, but it remains a largely absorbing series.
Art, Journalism and War in Sarah Glidden’s ‘Rolling Blackouts’

Art, Journalism and War in Sarah Glidden’s ‘Rolling Blackouts’

Glidden's use of watercolors is beautifully rendered, creating a consistent visual language throughout that is a pleasure to look at.