Movie & TV Editorial Reviews
'Dictator' is a crudely funny guilty pleasure
By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY - May 15, 2012
The tastelessness is rampant and the humor is uneven, but the Sacha Baron Cohen film has its moments of slyly clever satire.
If 'Smash' wants to be one, take this advice
By Robert Bianco, USA TODAY - May 14, 2012
The season finale showed its star potential (spoiler alert!), but here are five suggestions for next year.
'Housewives' gets its happy ending
By Robert Bianco, USA TODAY - May 14, 2012
After eight seasons, the housewives of Wisteria Lane, who rescued a network and revitalized the prime-time soap, end their run.
'Girl in Progress' never gets moving
By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY - May 11, 2012
This story of a mature daughter and childish mom is meant to be a dark comedy, but doesn't quite get there.
'Common Law' aims for buddy-cop fun, misses
By Robert Bianco, USA TODAY - May 11, 2012
USA's 'blue skies' concept is starting to look a little gray around the edges.
'Dark Shadows': Humor is its lifeblood
By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY - May 11, 2012
But Johnny Depp's film switches out of comedy and into action/horror too much.
Is Phillip Phillips the 'Idol' to beat?
If he stays healthy and consistent, then the title is all his.
Guests at this 'Hotel' are a hardy lot 
By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY - May 4, 2012
Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson and Maggie Smith play retireeswho travel to India in search of adventure.
'Sherlock': Exemplary, my dear Watson
By Robert Bianco, USA TODAY - May 3, 2012
This reimagining of the classic detective's adventures stands with television's best.
'Sound of My Voice' is mesmerizing
By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY - May 4, 2012
A charismatic, creepy cult lies at the center of this well-crafted suspense tale.
