Hey, hey we're the monkeys

“Dark Days in Monkey City” Tuesday 10pm & 10:30pm, Animal Planet One of the most terrifying things I’ve ever seen on TV was an episode of the amazing “Planet Earth” […]

Capsule Reviews

Confessions of a Shopaholic (PG, 112 minutes) When used in moderation, shopahol can enhance the joy of life. But for Isla Fisher, as a young, suddenly popular advice columnist in […]

No fun with Dick and David

If he’d given us only that goofy pre-election Obama endorsement, reprising the characters he grew up playing on TV, director Ron Howard would be well advised to avoid political filmmaking. […]

Nearing the finish line

“Top Chef” Wednesday 10pm, Bravo We’re down to the final four, and I find myself torn. Not about who should win—the answer is obviously Stefan, who has been a dominating […]

Capsule Reviews

Confessions of a Shopaholic (PG, 112 minutes) When used in moderation, shopahol can enhance the joy of life. But for Isla Fisher, as a young, suddenly popular advice columnist in […]

We're just not that into it

Some movies elevate our spirits with the reassurance of common humanity. Some drive us back to the books from which they were derived by whetting our appetite for life; some, […]

Doll parts

“Nip/Tuck” Tuesday 10pm, F/X I had given up on this outrageous plastic-surgery drama a few seasons back. Then I caught a recent episode and nearly flipped my shit. The show […]

Capsule Reviews

Confessions of a Shopaholic (PG, 112 minutes) When used in moderation, shopahol can enhance the joy of life. But for Isla Fisher, as a young, suddenly popular advice columnist in […]