Mat Brewster

Quite charming in its own way.

Spiral Season 2 is fantastic television.

A classic American film about classic Americans gets the nod.

A truly remarkable bit of history.

Despite quite a few flaws, The Johan Falk Trilogy creates some rather enjoyable popcorn viewing.

This is certainly not my most glowing Pick ever.

Unfortunately, the filmmakers decided to go for carnage and gore, and the results are as dull as can be.

If you like b-grade vampire movies, this one’s pretty well done.

This isn’t a show-off disk, unless by showing off one means presenting high-definition celebrity nudity.

It’s probably my favorite Christmas movie ever.

While it embraces the horror genre, it manages to rise above it as well and present itself as a masterful work of art.

Despite my inability to fall in love with all things Joss, I’m very excited about his take on this Shakespearian comedy.

I’d put it in league with something like Monk or Moonlighting.

There’s no picks like double-dips.

I liked the first half of Series 7 much more than the latter half.

How could it not be?

To be sure, Homeland: Season 2 is good television.

A wonderful portrayal of these characters and of life.

A fascinating bit of Who history.

Sofia Coppola has proven herself to be a true auteur, a director with a clear and concise vision.

Now and again, I like to throw on some goofy slasher flicks and relive memories through hundreds of pointless, over-the-top violence.

Whatever the reason, there is a ton of stuff coming out for lovers of all things boob tube.

Ought to be seen by anyone who is interested in what the medium can do and certainly is a must-see for all mystery fans.

Critical reception has been mostly poor and it didn’t fair any better at the box office, but I’m still willing to give it a shot.

A great introduction to Pertwee’s Doctor.

Amour seems much more accessible than the rest of Haneke’s work and I suspect I’ll be watching it soon

The Mindy Project is very silly and has not a inch of real depth but it’s tons of fun.

Thanks, Technology, for making me interested in films like The Sapphires.

You could call it the Swedish “The Closer” if you wanted.

I found myself wishing each episode was done by about the halfway point.

I’m ready to let Cinemax show me they can make good quality original programming just like their sister channel.

Coppola still knows how to shoot a beautiful film; it’s just too bad he’s forgotten how to write one.

An odd film that never really should have worked, and yet it does.

An absolute must-have for any lover of film.

I’m totally on board and looking forward to seeing what Boyle has in store.

Word is director Fede Alvarez took the basic story ramped up the adrenaline and gore and made a terrific, no-frills horror flick. That’s enough to get me on board.

I don’t expect to really like the results, but I’m definitely interested.

It features David Simon a great deal and I’ve never been disappointed in anything he’s ever been involved with.

How did I let this slip through?

The show is crass, rude, disgusting, and very, very funny.

The more you watch the more you want to see.

If you like films at all, you’ll likely find something to enjoy from this week’s releases.

A fully rewarding film with great emotional wealth and intellectual grace.

Criterion has created a masterful presentation with their Blu-ray.

Walt finally sets the pieces in place to be the kingpin he was born to be but it never seems enough.

This is the sort of week where the Pick of the Week is less a real decision and more of a “yeah, this will do.”

I prefer the middle-aged comforts of Rick Steves.

For fans of crime dramas, detective shows, or just really good television.

I’m probably not going to like it, but it just looks too damned interesting to not at least try to like it.

A visit to London with the Fifth Doctor and his companions.