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'Fosse/Verdon' Surges With Creativity, Excitement And Dance
Friday, April 05, 2019
FX's new drama tells the story of the complex partnership between choreographer Bob Fosse and dancer Gwen Verdon. Married, then divorced, their lives remained connected professionally for decades.
New 'Twilight Zone' Reboot Pales In Comparison To The Original
Friday, March 29, 2019
Jordan Peele hosts the new Twilight Zone series streaming on CBS All Access. Critic David Bianculli says the reboot of the cult favorite misses the mark in most ways.
'What We Do In The Shadows' Is Like 'The Office' — Just With Fangs And Blood
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
FX's new faux documentary comedy series centers on a small group of vampire roommates who don't get along that well. TV critic David Bianculli says the series pumps new blood into the ghoulish genre.
All The Chess Pieces Are On The Move In Season 4 Of 'Billions'
Friday, March 22, 2019
Showtime's drama about wealthy New York power players features writing, acting and directing that have gotten better with each season. Critic David Bianculli calls the show "astoundingly relevant."
'Leaving Neverland' Is Hard To Watch — But Important To See
Friday, March 01, 2019
A new HBO documentary explores whether Michael Jackson used his fame and money to seduce young boys and their families into enabling a hidden pattern of serial pedophilia.
26 Years Later, 'Lorena' Revisits The Bobbitt Saga — And The Media Reaction
Friday, February 15, 2019
In 1993, Lorena Bobbitt made national headlines when she severed her husband's penis and threw it out a car window. A new documentary looks at the gender politics of the reactions to the incident.
In 'The ABC Murders,' John Malkovich Plays An Older, More Vulnerable Poirot
Friday, February 01, 2019
A new three-part miniseries takes a few liberties with the Agatha Christie novel upon which it's based — all of them commendable. Most notably: Malkovich's turn as a tender, sometimes tragic, Poirot.
Mystery Miniseries 'I Am The Night' Borne From Real-Life Family Secrets
Friday, January 25, 2019
TNT's intriguing six-part series features Chris Pine as a washed-up newspaper reporter whose path collides with a teenage girl searching for the truth about her past.
Bianculli's Best TV Shows Of 2018: 'Better Call Saul' Is Still On Top
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Critic David Bianculli says that being a TV critic right now is kind of like being a sports writer — in a league where 10 new teams spring up every week.
'Fresh Air' Favorites: Our Critics Pick 2018's Best Books, Movies, Music And TV
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Find everything our critics loved this year, all in one place: Maureen Corrigan's book list, movie pairings from Justin Chang, music recommended by Ken Tucker and David Bianculli's must-see TV list.
Back For Season 2, 'Mrs. Maisel' Remains A Comedy Of The Highest Caliber
Wednesday, December 05, 2018
The new season of the Emmy Award-winning series finds Midge Maisel mired in personal crises, even as her comedy career is on the rise. David Bianculli says The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel remains a winner.
The Twists And Turns In 'Little Drummer Girl' Are Pure Le Carré
Friday, November 16, 2018
An actress is charged with infiltrating a terrorist cell in a new AMC miniseries based on John Le Carré's 1983 novel. David Bianculli says it's one of 2018's most tense and well-acted TV thrillers.
Mystery Thriller 'Homecoming' Delivers A Healthy Dose Of Suspicion And Paranoia
Friday, November 02, 2018
Amazon Prime Video's new drama series stars Julia Roberts as a therapist who's working with a soldier returning from Afghanistan. Critic David Bianculli binged all 10 engrossing episodes.
'The Romanoffs' Feels Like A Short Story Collection Made For The Screen
Friday, October 12, 2018
Each episode of Matthew Weiner's compelling new anthology series looks at a different person who is — or at least claims to be — a descendant of the infamous Romanov clan.
On 'SNL,' '60 Minutes' And More, How Networks And Cable Covered Kavanaugh
Monday, October 01, 2018
Critic David Bianculli looks back at the history of televised government hearings, including the Senate Confirmation Hearings of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
'Murphy Brown' Returns, With Familiarly Defiant — And Heavy-Handed — Humor
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Twenty years later, the core surviving members of the original cast are back, and so is the show's proudly liberal spirit. If you're in tune with that, then Murphy Brown, once again, is for you.
Fast-Paced And Proudly Unusual, 'Maniac' Dives Into The Mysteries Of The Mind
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Jonah Hill and Emma Stone star in a new, 10-part Netflix series about the psychological exploration of alternative realities and identities. Critic David Bianculli says Maniac is "a blast."
'The First' Is A Human Mission To Mars, With A Focus On The Humans
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Hulu's new series features Sean Penn as a veteran astronaut facing the personal sacrifice of deep space travel. Critic David Bianculli says the characters are explored just as deeply as outer space.
Beep Beep, Yeah! Paul McCartney On Corden's 'Carpool Karaoke' Is TV At Its Best
Friday, August 24, 2018
Late Late Show host James Corden took the famed Beatle on a ride that was, by turns, unexpectedly tender, touching and meaningful. Originally broadcast June 25, 2018.
New Season Of 'Better Call Saul' Brings Spinoff One Step Closer To 'Breaking Bad'
Friday, August 03, 2018
Better Call Saul acts as both a sequel and a prequel to AMC's series about the crystal meth trade. Critic David Bianculli says the show remains "as delightful as ever" in its fourth season.