‘Doctor Who’ returns for a 10th season with a familiar face and a fresh one
A TV show that’s been around for 54 years is bound to need a break every now and then, in addition to having to reinvigorate itself from time to time. “Doctor Who” consists of an alien known simply as the “Doctor” and a companion who journey together through time and space. This formula is simple […]
Despite shortcomings, ‘Leveling Up’ hits several of the right buttons
There are not many plays, or even movies for that matter, about video games and the people who play them. Perhaps this is because it is a relatively new medium, or because it is difficult to portray the pastime accurately or perhaps it is a combination of the two. Nevertheless, Deborah Zoe Laufer’s play “Leveling […]
‘The Girl With All the Gifts’ a present in and of itself
From the title alone, it would be easy to think that “The Girl with All the Gifts” is a family film or a touching coming-of-age story. In actuality, it’s a zombie film—or at least that’s what it is on the surface. Based on the bestselling book by M.R. Carey and directed by Colm McCarthy, “The […]
‘Final Fantasy XV’: a road trip worth taking
“A Final Fantasy for fans and first-timers.” This is the first sentence that appears upon starting “Final Fantasy XV.” Right from the beginning, the game makes it clear that this is the most accessible entry yet in a series that’s spanned 15 main games and several spinoffs. The games are JRPGs (Japanese role-playing games), a […]
