Erik Adams

What's the best movie to watch on the Fourth of July?

Jaws, Do The Right Thing, Iron Man, and other film recommendations for your Independence Day

Reconciling with Mr. Autumn Man

A.V. Clubber Erik Adams reflects on the viral Onion article that, for better and worse, is his biggest claim to fame

3/5/22

“And how come Batman doesn’t dance anymore?” The importance of the Dark Knight’s lighter side

Moods will shift, tastes will change, but Batman’s always going to be there

3/5/22

Who’s your favorite Batman?

Besides Pattinson versus West versus Keaton, what about Jim Gordon in a mech suit or The Dark Knight who says “HH!”?

3/1/22

Every big-screen Batman villain, ranked from worst to best

From cackling Cesar Romero to a riddling Paul Dano, we look back on a history of Gotham heavies

1/6/22

<i>Saturday Night Live </i>returns January 15 for first, hopefully Omicron-free show of 2022

Saturday Night Live returns January 15 for first, hopefully Omicron-free show of 2022

Host Ariana DeBose and musical guest Roddy Ricch are set to visit 30 Rock

1/6/22

R.I.P. Peter Bogdanovich

The Oscar-nominated director of The Last Picture Show, What’s Up, Doc?, and Paper Moon was 82

12/6/21

<i>A Charlie Brown Christmas</i>’ soundtrack captures the holiday spirit by not defining it

A Charlie Brown Christmas’ soundtrack captures the holiday spirit by not defining it

The classic special is one of the last perennial strongholds for two very American art forms: the comic strip and…

10/4/21

License to steal: 10 times the James Bond series chased action movie trends

Alfred Hitchcock's influence on From Russia With Love, Moonraker hitching its wagon to Star Wars, Skyfall's Joker…

9/20/21

Emmys 2021: The best, worst, and weirdest of the ceremony

The Mike Pence fly sketch was bad, Conan O'Brien was good, and Rita Wilson's rapping was nothing short of odd

9/2/21

Halftime report: How’s <i>Ted Lasso </i>holding up in season 2?

Halftime report: How’s Ted Lasso holding up in season 2?

As the second season passes the halfway mark, we check in with AFC Richmond

8/16/21

<i>Ted Lasso</i> was right to do a Christmas episode, and should do so again

Ted Lasso was right to do a Christmas episode, and should do so again

“Carol Of The Bells” is dividing the Ted Lasso faithful, but the Apple TV+ sitcom was a Christmas show before it…

7/30/21

Billie Eilish, <i>The Green Knight</i>, and <i>FBOY Island</i> are the top priorities of the weekend

Billie Eilish, The Green Knight, and FBOY Island are the top priorities of the weekend

Happier Than Ever, a medieval team-up between Dev Patel and David Lowery, and some "foolin' around" boys (that's…

7/22/21

The best genre TV shows on Amazon Prime

The Boys, Orphan Black, The Expanse and other genre shows worth binge-watching on Amazon Prime Video

7/12/21

Was 2016 the best year for music? Let yourself be convinced by <i>James Acaster's Perfect Sounds</i>

Was 2016 the best year for music? Let yourself be convinced by James Acaster's Perfect Sounds

Plus, Jon Gabrus and Griffin Newman dig out of the pandemic and back into the the Fast & Furious saga

7/9/21

The best TV comedies on Amazon Prime Video

Fleabag, Cougar Town, One Mississippi and other TV comedies worth binge-watching on Amazon Prime Video

7/9/21

Every<i> I Think You Should Leave </i>sketch, ranked

Every I Think You Should Leave sketch, ranked

Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin’s Netflix comedy series from worst to best—now including season two

7/5/21

R.I.P. <i>Superman </i>and <i>Lethal Weapon </i>director Richard Donner

R.I.P. Superman and Lethal Weapon director Richard Donner

Richard Donner, who paved the way for superhero movies' mainstream moment with Superman and helmed such hits as…

6/25/21

The best comedy ensembles on TV

What do What We Do In The Shadows, Ted Lasso, and A Black Lady Sketch Show have in common?

6/24/21

Simu Liu witnesses the power of <i>The Ten Rings </i>in the new <i>Shang-Chi </i>trailer

Simu Liu witnesses the power of The Ten Rings in the new Shang-Chi trailer

Marvel Studios has released a new trailer for Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings

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