Linda Holmes appears in the following:
NPR's Favorite Movies Of 2019
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Parasite, Knives Out, Avengers: Endgame, Little Women and Marriage Story are among the year-end list of 20 films that NPR critics loved the most.
Amid Backlash, Hallmark Channel To 'Reinstate' Same-Sex Wedding Ad
Monday, December 16, 2019
Facing a barrage of criticism for pulling ads featuring a lesbian couple from its airwaves, the Hallmark Channel has reversed course, and says it will now work to "reinstate the commercials."
NPR's Favorite TV Shows Of 2019
Friday, December 13, 2019
Series such as Fleabag, Watchmen and Succession highlight our pop culture critics' list of the 19 best television and serial streaming programs of 2019.
'Bombshell' Imitates, But Fails To Enlighten
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Bombshell features some eerie imitations of figures involved in the Fox News harassment allegations that brought down Roger Ailes. But star-studded though it is, it doesn't quite hold together.
Golden Globe Nominations: Netflix Cleans Up As Famous Faces Rule
Monday, December 09, 2019
The Golden Globe nominations are always odd, but this year they may be even odder than usual, particularly on the TV side. But it must be said: The Globes love a star, and now they love Netflix.
The Dismal 'Merry Happy Whatever' Is The Downside Of Binge-Watching
Thursday, November 28, 2019
You can understand why Netflix thought people might want a holiday-themed family comedy to watch this season. But unfortunately, the one they made is a big miss.
'Knives Out,' A Classic Comic Mystery Of Uncommon Sharpness
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Writer-director Rian Johnson has a triumph with Knives Out, a murder mystery featuring a sprawling cast having a brilliant and beautifully designed good time.
'Mad About You': If A Reboot Falls In A Very Particular Forest, Is It Really On?
Thursday, November 21, 2019
You might not even know that there's a reboot of Mad About You coming this week. But that might not matter, because unless you have the right cable provider, you can't watch it.
The Familiar Favorites Of Disney+
Friday, November 15, 2019
The streaming service Disney+ launched this week with a lot of content, including High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. It's a cheeky take on a familiar brand, but it gets fans in the door.
A Couple Faces The Painful End Of The Line In 'Marriage Story'
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Noah Baumbach draws on excellent performances from Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson in a drama about a wrenching divorce.
What's Good, What's Bad And What's Back On Disney+
Thursday, November 14, 2019
The Disney streaming service premiered this week with a combination of existing content from several giant brands, new originals and technical difficulties.
The Cozy Snowbound Sweater-Wearing Guide To 2019 Holiday Movies
Saturday, November 09, 2019
Yes, it's here again: the season when cable and streaming networks offer a deluge of holiday stories — 61 in all! — full of happy couples, moppets and people learning the true meaning of Christmas.
'Modern Love' Is An Uneven Tour Of New York Romance
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Amazon's adaptation of the "Modern Love" column from the New York Times boasts a big, interesting cast. The stories, on the other hand, aren't so great.
Roy, Oh Roy: That 'Succession' Finale Was A Trip
Monday, October 14, 2019
In the second season finale of HBO's Succession, the Roys regroup after their difficult congressional hearings. It turns out the family that yachts together ties itself into knots together.
'El Camino' Gives Jesse Pinkman Life Beyond 'Breaking Bad'
Friday, October 11, 2019
The new Netflix movie starring Aaron Paul as a desperate Jesse, on the run immediately after the events of the Breaking Bad finale, explores the trauma that his association with Walter White created.
There's A Monster At Both Ends Of This Boat: 'Below Deck Mediterranean'
Monday, September 30, 2019
The Bravo show Below Deck Mediterranean is the goofiest, soapiest show about the hospitality industry you're likely to find. And it might care even more about place settings than Downton Abbey.
'The Politician' Digs For The Drama In High School Politics
Friday, September 27, 2019
Ryan Murphy's first project for Netflix stars Tony winner Ben Platt as a young man who plans to be president of the United States and will let nothing stop him.
'The Good Place' Starts Its Final Approach
Thursday, September 26, 2019
The fourth and final season of NBC's audacious comedy about the afterlife starts on Thursday night, and it's got demons, memory loss and a whole lot more.
'Fleabag' And 'Game Of Thrones' Win Big At The Emmys
Monday, September 23, 2019
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag and the departing Game of Thrones both came up big Sunday night, as did Chernobyl and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Toronto International Film Festival 2019 Preview: The Films We're Most Excited About
Wednesday, September 04, 2019
The NPR Movies Team picks the 12 films they're most looking forward to seeing — movies that will likely end up in theaters or on streaming services sometime in the next few months.