Eric Deggans appears in the following:
'Escape At Dannemora' Suffers From Storytelling Bloat, As Story Stretches On Too Long
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Showtime's new limited series, Escape at Dannemora, has all the elements of a successful prestige drama, but it's also slow and long — a painful trend in television.
Opinion: How Stan Lee Helped This Blerd Find His Superhero
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
For one black nerd growing up in Indiana, Stan Lee's world was an amazing step forward.
'Shut Up And Dribble' Gives Compelling History Of Black Athletes Speaking Politically
Friday, November 02, 2018
Shut Up and Dribble," a three-part Showtime documentary series executive produced by LeBron James, debuts Saturday. It rebukes those who criticize outspoken athletes by showing how basketball stars speaking up has helped improve the NBA and America itself.
Interest In Shady Politicians Is Soaring. Can 'House Of Cards' Match It?
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Robin Wright's character Claire Underwood ascends to the presidency in the series' final season. But the story arc has already begun to run out of steam, says critic Eric Deggans.
Review: 'My Dinner With Hervé'
Saturday, October 20, 2018
In the movie My Dinner with Hervé, Peter Dinklage plays "the world's most famous knife-wielding French dwarf actor," one part of an unlikely friendship that develops over a wild night in LA.
The Year TV Started Thinking Outside the Box
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans says producers and writers tried to make their shows reflect the changing reality of the times in 1968.
Even Without Roseanne, 'The Conners' Provides Audiences A Reason To Watch
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
ABC's Roseanne reboot was the most-watched TV show last season. Now, Sara Gilbert tries to rescue the franchise by creating a show without Roseanne Barr, whose racist tweet got the show cancelled.
Fall TV Program Welcomes More Criminal Justice Stories
Sunday, October 14, 2018
This fall, Making a Murderer returns to Netflix for its second season, and a new HBO documentary, The Sentence, is about woman serving nine years in prison for drug crimes her ex-boyfriend committed.
How 'Bring The Pain' Brought Chris Rock Superstar Fame
Sunday, October 14, 2018
A new A&E documentary highlights the stand-up comedian's breakout HBO special.
'The Romanoffs' Rarely Matches The Heady Ambition Of Its Creator
Friday, October 12, 2018
From Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner comes The Romanoffs, an anthology series telling the stories of people who believe they are descendants of the last Russian Royal family.
For The First Time, A Woman Steps In As 'Doctor Who' Lead
Sunday, October 07, 2018
Jodie Whittaker debuts as the first woman to play the lead in the 50-year-old British sci-fi show, Dr. Who. It's an action-packed start to a highly anticipated season.
Bill Cosby And The #MeToo Movement
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Bill Cosby was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for a sexual assault in 2004. His conviction marks the rise of the #MeToo movement as well as the downfall of an African-American icon.
News Brief: Kavanaugh And The Midterms, Interest Rates, Cosby Sentencing
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
We look at the Kavanaugh nomination as a voting issue for November. Also, the Federal Reserve will likely nudge up interest rates, and we look at the cultural impact of Bill Cosby's sentencing.
'Murphy Brown' Returns For The Trump Age
Sunday, September 23, 2018
After 20 years, Murphy Brown returns to the host chair. In the revival, Candice Bergen's acerbic, pioneering news anchor goes up against her son, who works for a conservative cable news channel.
Emmys Analysis: You Have To Keep Pushing For Diversity And Work To Maintain Equality
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
The Emmys showcased diversity throughout the awards telecast, yet that diversity didn't quite break through to the winners. The reasons why reflect the stubbornly segregated nature of prestige television.
Review: There Were Some Entertaining Moments At The Emmys
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Winners of Primetime Emmy Awards have been announced. Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel became the first streaming series to win top comedy honors and HBO's Game of Thrones won best drama series.
Before The Emmys, We Hand Out The Deggys
Monday, September 17, 2018
The 2018 Primetime Emmy Awards are handed out Monday night. Our TV critic already knows who should win, so he created his own awards for television.
This Year's Creative Arts Emmy Awards Were Surrounded By Black Excellence
Monday, September 10, 2018
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to NPR TV critic Eric Deggans about the Creative Arts Emmy winners, which included a lot of diversity and three new additions to the illustrious EGOT group.
Review: Showtime's 'Kidding' Starring Jim Carrey
Monday, September 10, 2018
Carrey plays Jeff Pickles, a kids TV host coping with a personal tragedy. Carrey's Mr. Pickles is an icon whose dark personal journey is at odds with the happy-go-lucky public persona he maintains.
NBC Announcement Of 'Law & Order: Hate Crimes' Sparks Online Debate
Friday, September 07, 2018
The long-running NBC show Law & Order has announced another spinoff. This time it will be Law & Order: Hate Crimes. Is this an attempt at dealing with reality or another way to glamorize violence?
