Linda Holmes appears in the following:
Kick Back With 'Palm Springs,' A Witty Romcom About Fighting Despair
Saturday, July 11, 2020
The romantic comedy starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti finds two people connecting at a wedding and getting a lot more than they bargained for.
'The Old Guard' Is A Smart Blend Of Action And Emotion
Friday, July 10, 2020
Director Gina Prince-Bythewood knocks it out of the park with a film about soldiers who fight (and fight and fight), based on a series of comics and starring Charlize Theron as the boss.
Walter Mercado, Remembered, With 'Mucho Mucho Amor'
Wednesday, July 08, 2020
Walter Mercado found his way into many tens of millions of homes as a television astrologer. A new Netflix documentary looks at his life and what he meant to the people who watched him.
'Hamilton' Comes Home, Just In Time For The Fourth Of July
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
The very good movie version of Hamilton, filmed with the original cast at the height of the show's popularity, will perk up faithful cast album fans — and new viewers, too.
'Irresistible' Chooses An Inopportune Moment To Get Glib About Politics
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Jon Stewart wrote and directed a new comedy that stars Steve Carell as a political operative cynically descending on a Wisconsin town. Unfortunately, it has little to offer in the current moment.
Entertainment Companies Express Solidarity With Black Lives Matter
Friday, June 12, 2020
Big streaming services are highlighting TV shows and movies about black life and dropping movies like Gone With The Wind in support of Black Lives Matter.
Aibileen And Skeeter And Mookie And Sal: Love, Work And Watching 'The Help'
Friday, June 12, 2020
The Help has enjoyed a surge of popularity on Netflix, perhaps owing to its commitment to the idea that the personal matters most. But where injustices persist, that's a flawed idea at best.
'I May Destroy You' Is HBO's New Unforgettable, Unmissable Drama
Sunday, June 07, 2020
A new drama series showcases writer and actor Michaela Coel in the story of a woman whose life is upended by sexual assault.
HBO Max's Original Series: A Guide For The Perplexed
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
The new streaming service launches with a handful of original series, featuring ballroom culture, Anna Kendrick, Elmo and crafting. We take a look at what's on offer.
From 'Parks And Recreation,' A Brief But Delightful Return To Pawnee
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Thursday night's special may not have been a narrative necessity, but it was a welcome joy to visit with Leslie Knope, Ron Swanson and the rest of our old pals.
'Normal People' Is A Love Story To Cherish
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
The Hulu adaptation of Sally Rooney's novel is gently romantic, wise and sometimes sad, and made with the care that an adaptation of a beloved book deserves.
'Mrs. America': A Star-Studded Cast Puts The ERA In The Spotlight
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
The Hulu series Mrs. America follows the epic battle between Phyllis Schlafly on one side and a battery of 1970s feminist activists on the other.
Short Attention Span Theater: A Quick Look At Quibi's Launch Titles
Monday, April 06, 2020
The streaming service "designed specifically for your phone" launches with 50 shows — and over 100 more on the way. Here are our highlights from the opening batch.
'Project Runway' Hosts Return With 'Making The Cut' — Conspicuously On Amazon
Monday, March 30, 2020
Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum are back with another fashion TV show called Making the Cut on Amazon Prime Video. The show's prize? Getting your clothes sold on Amazon.
Tim Gunn And Heidi Klum Are Together Again In 'Making The Cut'
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum's new Amazon show has a very different vibe from Project Runway, but you'll see a lot of fashion and a lot of pretty sights.
How The Coronavirus Is Affecting The Landscape Of Pop Culture
Friday, March 27, 2020
A host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour takes a look at how the coronavirus is affecting cultural production — and offers some recommendations for home entertainment.
'Little Fires Everywhere' Finds Families Ready To Collide
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
In the Hulu limited series adapting Celeste Ng's novel, Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington star as two mothers whose daughters are pulling away from them.
Upbeat Documentaries For Those Spending More Time At Home These Days
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
If you find yourself at home more often than usual, here's a list of "not sad" documentaries you may have missed — but now have time to watch on TV.
In 'P.S. I Still Love You,' The 'To All The Boys' Story Gets More Complicated
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
The follow-up to Netflix's well-received YA romcom To All The Boys I've Loved Before finds its principals working on what happens after that closing kiss.
At The Oscars, 'Parasite' Makes Best Picture History
Monday, February 10, 2020
Bong Joon-ho's film about families, class and keeping secrets won best picture. It's the first time a film in a language other than English has won the top prize.