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'This Little Light Of Mine' Shines On, A Timeless Tool Of Resistance
Monday, August 06, 2018
Born as a children's song, transformed by the civil rights movement into an anthem, "This Little Light of Mine" works by letting the singer control their own story.
CBS Board Of Directors To Meet Amid Allegations Against Moonves
Monday, July 30, 2018
CBS officials meet Monday and will likely decide how to move forward following accusations against Chairman and CEO Les Moonves. The New Yorker published accusations of sexual misconduct against him.
CBS Launches Investigation Into Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct
Friday, July 27, 2018
A CBS statement refers to a forthcoming story by The New Yorker. The allegations will reportedly include misconduct by CBS Chairman and CEO, Les Moonves.
Roseanne Barr Tells Fox's Hannity That Racist Tweet Was A Big Misunderstanding
Friday, July 27, 2018
The comedian appeared on Fox News pundit Sean Hannity's show Thursday, claiming the backlash over the widely condemned tweet that led to ABC canceling her show was a misunderstanding.
What Works And What Doesn't In Cohen's 'Who Is America?'
Monday, July 16, 2018
Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's new series, "Who is America?", premiered on Showtime Sunday. In his trademark way, he uses outrageous characters to provoke outrageous reactions.
'Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind' Explores Comic's Creative Life
Sunday, July 15, 2018
A new documentary, Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind, airs Monday on HBO. It aims to bring the viewer into his mind to see how he saw the world and the challenges he struggled with.
Review: HBO's 'Sharp Objects'
Friday, July 06, 2018
HBO's new series, Sharp Objects, premieres on Sunday. It's based on a book by Gillian Flynn, directed by Jean-Marc Vallee and stars Amy Adams. With this excellent pedigree, the show has high expectations.
Why The Second Season Of 'GLOW' Is Better Than The First
Friday, June 29, 2018
Netflix's GLOW returns for its second season with a sharper narrative and more character development. The season, the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling are creating a show for a small, local TV station.
Justice Department: Disney Can Buy 21st Century Fox, But With One Caveat
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
The deal can go through, but Disney must sell all 22 Fox-owned regional sports networks, to avoid undue dominance in sports broadcasting.
Last 'Parts Unknown' Episode Set To Air After Anthony Bourdain's Death
Friday, June 22, 2018
CNN will air the last new episode of Anthony Bourdain's show, Parts Unknown on Sunday. Now that viewers know Bourdain struggled with deep depression, what do these shows say — and where can fans go to keep watching his work?
'Yellowstone' Is A Sophisticated Effort To Create Prestige TV For Rural America
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
The family drama Yellowstone debuts Wednesday on the newly named Paramount Network. Written by Taylor Sheridan, it stars Kevin Costner as a patriarch who owns a ranch as big as Rhode Island.
New York's Drag Ball Scene Strikes A 'Pose' In FX Drama
Monday, June 04, 2018
The new series Pose looks at how the city's drag performers created their own percolating club scene when they weren't welcome anywhere else.
HBO's 'Succession' Focuses On Corrosive Weight Of Inherited Wealth
Friday, June 01, 2018
The corrosive effect of inherited wealth is at the center of at least three prestige dramas, including HBO's new show, Succession, Showtime's Patrick Melrose and FX's drama about the Getty family, Trust.
ABC Cancels Reboot Of 'Roseanne' After Comedian's Racist Tweet
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Hours after Roseanne Barr tweeted a racist comment about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett, ABC canceled Roseanne. What does it mean for other networks and actors called out for ugly behavior?
ABC Cancels Hit Sitcom 'Roseanne' After Racist Tweets From Show's Star
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
ABC Entertainment canceled its hit show, Roseanne, after the show's star, Roseanne Barr, posted racist tweets on Tuesday.
MeToo Movement Transforms New Season Of 'Arrested Development'
Monday, May 28, 2018
The series returns to Netflix Tuesday with co-star Jeffrey Tambor, despite reports of his bullying behavior, and sexual misconduct allegations that led to his firing from Amazon's Transparent.
'The Tale' Review: A 'Creative Exercise' In Unravelling Sexual Abuse Victim's Denial
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Laura Dern stars in a new TV movie on HBO called The Tale. It follows a documentary filmmaker who realizes in her 40s that an experience she thought was a romance when she was 13 was actually sexual abuse.
'Roseanne' Reboot Wraps A Bait-And-Switch First Season
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
The reboot's premiere whipped up a media frenzy when its main character returned as a passionate Trump supporter. But this season didn't embrace Trump's ideology the way some thought it might.
Television Review: 'Fahrenheit 451'
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Saturday night HBO debuts Fahrenheit 451, a TV movie version of Ray Bradbury's classic sci-fi novel. Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon co-star.
Fall TV Preview: Networks Stick With What They Know
Thursday, May 17, 2018
The annual television upfronts are beginning in New York City. With so many options for viewers, networks struggle to stand out.