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Aretha Franklin Shines In, And Despite, The New Miniseries, 'Genius: Aretha'
Friday, March 19, 2021
Debuting this Sunday on National Geographic, Genius: Aretha looks at the Queen of Soul's life through the lens of a television biopic.
'Justice League' Fans Finally Get Access To Zack Snyder Cut Of Film On HBO Max
Friday, March 19, 2021
After years of campaigning on social media, fans can now stream the 4-hour Zack Snyder's Justice League. What does that say about the relationship between fandoms and movie studios?
Here At Long (Really Long) Last, 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' Is ... Not Bad?
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Zach Snyder's Justice League drops on HBO Max on Thursday; despite being an eye-popping four hours long, it's a stronger film than the 2017 version finished by Joss Whedon after Snyder stepped away.
The Bachelor Finale Brings To Light Systemic Issues Within The Show
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Following the finale of The Bachelor, a look at what the season amounted to and issues that need to be addressed by the show.
The Bachelor's Cluelessness About Race Comes To A Head In Season Finale
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Matt James — the first Black bachelor in the franchise's history — broke things off with winner Rachael Kirkconnell after photos of her at an antebellum South-themed party surfaced on social media.
'The Bachelor' Finale Will Air As The Franchise Faces A Racial Reckoning
Sunday, March 14, 2021
The season finale of The Bachelor is on Monday night, and it comes as the franchise faces a number of controversies over how it handles race and concludes the first season with a Black man as star.
'WandaVision' Proves Great Superhero Stories Are Just Great Stories, Period.
Friday, March 05, 2021
The Disney+ series WandaVision aired its season finale this week; critic Eric Deggans calls it a comic nerd's dream that's also accessible to audiences who may not know all the Marvel comics lore.
'Coming 2 America' Goes Heavy On Nostalgia
Friday, March 05, 2021
The Eddie Murphy/Arsenio Hall comedy sequel Coming 2 America is now available to stream on Amazon Prime.
TV Series Review: 'Soul Of A Nation'
Saturday, February 27, 2021
On Tuesday, ABC is launching a six-part series, Soul of a Nation. It's the first time a major broadcast network is dedicating a primetime news magazine to Black life.
In 'Superman & Lois,' The Man Of Steel Faces His Biggest Challenge Yet: Fatherhood
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
A new TV series brings Superman (and Lois) back to the small screen — with a twist. This time, they're small-town parents trying to raise teenagers and deal with ordinary (and not-so-ordinary) life.
'Allen V. Farrow' Digs Deep Into A Tale Of Celebrity, Power And Silence
Sunday, February 21, 2021
For the new HBO documentary Allen v. Farrow, filmmakers spent three years examining records and interviewing people close to Mia Farrow and Woody Allen to investigate allegations of molestation.
Flat Matt, Falling Lemons And Digital Dolly: The 2021 Super Bowl Ads
Monday, February 08, 2021
Super Bowl LV was Sunday, and as always, a lot of viewers tuned in for the over-the-top ads. Bud Light and Robinhood were standouts, but Dolly Parton fell flat with a rework of her hit "9 to 5."
CBS Shows Strain To Reinvent Crime-Drama Formula
Sunday, February 07, 2021
A new CBS drama based on the classic series, The Equalizer, along with a Silence of the Lambs spinoff, Clarice, show a network trying to update its formula for modern audiences.
Lack Of Diversity Mars Golden Globe TV Nominations
Wednesday, February 03, 2021
Critics agree that Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You is a masterpiece — but it was one of many TV shows with creators and actors of color that were left out of this year's Golden Globe nominations.
TV Movie Review: Lifetime's Salt-N-Pepa Biopic
Saturday, January 23, 2021
The new movie, Salt-N-Pepa, is about one of the first and most successful all-female rap groups. The film was executive produced by Queen Latifah and directed by Mario Van Peebles.
NPR Critic Reviews TV Coverage Of Inauguration Day
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris was a major TV moment, featuring stars, such as Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez. NPR reviews the television coverage of Inauguration Day events.
Marvel Studio's 'WandaVision,' Reimagines Classic Sitcoms
Monday, January 18, 2021
The first new Marvel show has premiered on Disney+. WandaVision traps popular superheroes Wanda and The Vision in a sitcom fantasy.
TV Review: 'Batwoman' Returns For Season 2
Sunday, January 17, 2021
The second season of the CW series Batwoman premieres Sunday night. It stars Javicia Leslie, the first Black woman to play the character. She replaces Ruby Rose, who quit the series after one season.
Netflix's 'Bridgerton' Is 1st Project From Shonda Rhimes' Production Company
Monday, January 11, 2021
Netflix says Bridgerton is one of its most successful series launched in the company's history — but why has this story of 19th century love and marriage captured so many hearts?
New Series 'Coyote' Explores Crisis At America's Border With Mexico
Friday, January 08, 2021
Michael Chiklis plays a Border Patrol agent forced to work for a drug cartel in the CBS All Access series Coyote. But some question whether a series on border issues should focus on a white officer.