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Review of 'Westworld' 4.1
Westworld was back on HBO Sunday night with the start of its fourth season, and I liked it. It had a leaner feel and storyline than the previous season, which worked well with the meanness at large in every season. Plus, it had a wallop of a surprise at the end.
By Paul Levinson4 years ago in Futurism
Review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 1.8
I have mixed feelings about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 1.8, which I saw late last night on Paramount Plus TV. That's because I thought most of it was ridiculous, easily the worst episode of the season, until close to the ending, which I thought was heartwarming and uplifting.
By Paul Levinson4 years ago in Futurism
Review of 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' 1.8
An all-cylinders firing episode 1.8 of The Man Who Fell to Earth on Showtime this past Sunday night, featuring what may be the penultimate (next to last) battle between Faraday's supporters and Spencer and his assassins.
By Paul Levinson4 years ago in Futurism
Review of 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' 1.5 and 1.6
The Man Who Fell to Earth 1.5 features an important revelation. To wit: [Spoilers ahead ... ] Earth and Anthea have had some kind of co-mingling in the distant past. Antheans carry with them some element of humanity deep inside, and presumably vice versa. This explains why Faraday, despite his linguistic and cultural faux pas (I mean that as a plural), is ultimately so sympatico in his understanding of human beings. And it may explain why Justin is so understanding of Faraday, and more than that, as her daughter Molly asks Justin if the Anthean is her boyfriend.
By Paul Levinson4 years ago in Futurism
