Television

May 11, 2022

The Strange Afterlife of George Carlin

In the closing monologue from a recent episode of his HBO talk show, Bill Maher cataloged a series of social conditions that he suggested were hampering […]
May 11, 2022

The Bachelor Comes to Bushwick

A new YouTube reality series, inspired by the ABC franchise, offers willing young singles the chance at a fairy tale ending. Jessica Callaghan, 30, was scrolling […]
May 2, 2022

Oscar Isaac Learned to Love Blockbusters Again in ‘Moon Knight’

He wasn’t necessarily looking for another “Star Wars” or “X-Men” experience, but Isaac, the versatile screen heartthrob, has found satisfaction with this unconventional Marvel superhero. At […]
April 28, 2022

In Films and on TV, a New Openness to Natural Black Hairstyles

The relationship between characters and their Afro-textured hair has become a focus of directors and stylists, who are mindful of Hollywood’s restrictive past. On the recent […]
April 20, 2022

Fashioning ‘The First Lady’

The new Showtime series on Michelle Obama, Betty Ford and Eleanor Roosevelt makes the connection between substance and style. It is a coincidence, but a telling […]
April 12, 2022

On TV, the Truth Hurts

Television is hooked on scripted dramas based on real life. But they rarely measure up either to actual life or to actual drama. As seen on […]
April 8, 2022

Laverne Cox Hosts Red Carpet Coverage for E!

The actress and Emmy Award-winning producer talks about what it was like being the interviewer, for a change. The actress Laverne Cox, who is known for […]
April 8, 2022

Laverne Cox Hosts Red Carpet Coverage for E!

The actress and Emmy Award-winning producer talks about what it was like being the interviewer, for a change. The actress Laverne Cox, who is known for […]
April 4, 2022

Jennifer Venditti Will See You Now

When Jennifer Venditti was a child growing up in Saint Paul, Minn., in the days before cellphones, her parents would sometimes deposit her with a babysitter […]
April 4, 2022

Jennifer Venditti Will See You Now

When Jennifer Venditti was a child growing up in Saint Paul, Minn., in the days before cellphones, her parents would sometimes deposit her with a babysitter […]