How ‘Furiosa’ Fits Into the ‘Mad Max’ Timeline

How ‘Furiosa’ Fits Into the ‘Mad Max’ Timeline

While in production for “Mad Max 2,” the co-writer Terry Hayes penned an official production document called “The Preamble” that filled in some significant gaps. Most important, it indicates that three years had passed since the events of the first film. According to the Preamble and the opening narration, a war over oil in the … Read more

Joel McHale’s ‘Animal Control’ fits snugly into workplace sitcom genre

Joel McHale’s ‘Animal Control’ fits snugly into workplace sitcom genre

Joel McHale takes a walk on the wild side in the “Animal Control” — which doesn’t reinvent the wheel but is entertaining nonetheless.  The Fox sitcom, premiering Feb. 16  (9 p.m.), was created by Rob Greenberg and Bob Fisher (“The Moodys,” “Wedding Crashers”) and follows the personal and professional lives of group of Animal Control … Read more