“November Man” Review
November Man Review
by Fred Topel
The November Man started out as a perfectly entertaining generic action movie, but it got so aggressively stupid, you really can’t even enjoy it on a superficial level. I w...
“The Flash” Exclusive: Jesse L Martin on Det. West and Weather Wizards!
The Flash Exclusive: Jesse L Martin on Det. West and Weather Wizards
by Fred Topel
After the Television Critics Association panel on The Flash this summer, I ended up going one on one with Broadway legend Jes...
Exclusive: “Gotham’s” Danny Cannon Talks Mr. Freeze, Harvey Dent and More!
"Gotham" Exclusive: Danny Cannon on Mr. Freeze and Harvey Dent
by Fred Topel
Back in June I got to be in the first audience to see the pilot for Fox’s new series Gotham. Danny Cannon, who directed the pilot...
SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR Review
You may know this about me if you follow me on Twitter or read me on other websites, but I’m Franchise Fred. I love sequels and truly believe every story should continue indefinitely. No matter how resolved...
“Constantine” Exclusive: Charles Halford Vs. Shia LaBeouf
"Constantine" Exclusive: Charles Halford Vs. Shia LaBeouf
by Fred Topel
Of the three new comic book shows coming to TV this fall, Constantine might be the most unknown to general audiences. Everyone knows ...
“Ascension” Exclusive: Brian Van Holt on Captain Denninger and Cougar Town
"Ascension" Exclusive: Brian Van Holt on Captain Denninger and Cougar Town
by Fred Topel
Syfy brought their newest show Ascension before the Television Critics Association before they’d really even shot...
“The Strain” Exclusive: Sean Astin on Hobbit Jokes, “Goonies 2” and “Rudy”
"The Strain" Exclusive: Sean Astin on Hobbit Jokes, "Goonies 2" and Rudy
by Fred Topel
As a member of the Television Critics Association, I often get some really cool interviews twice a year when the TCA ...