Linda Holmes appears in the following:
NPR's Fall TV Preview: 19 Shows To Watch Out For
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Whether they're watching sitcoms, prime-time dramas or something else altogether, our television and pop culture critics present a guide to the new programs and series coming out soon.
Kirsten Dunst Is On Top Of The Pyramid In 'On Becoming A God In Central Florida'
Monday, August 26, 2019
Kirsten Dunst shines in Showtime's comedy-drama about a pyramid scheme and the weirdos who operate it.
A Fun But Familiar Story Of Making Yourself Over In 'Brittany Runs A Marathon'
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Jillian Bell and the supporting cast are charming in this underdog story about a young woman who goes from hating exercise to running a marathon. But don't expect too much that's new.
'This Way Up' Deserves A Spot On Your Crowded Viewing List
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
It can be hard not to miss lower-profile streaming shows. But This Way Up, a comedy created by Irish actress Aisling Bea and streaming on Hulu, has a sweet and funny story to tell.
'The Righteous Gemstones' Takes Aim At Megachurch Millionaires
Monday, August 19, 2019
In the HBO comedy created by and starring Danny McBride, a powerful preacher and his adult children are very poor examples to their flock.
True Medical Mysteries Get The TV Treatment On Netflix's 'Diagnosis'
Friday, August 16, 2019
The Netflix series is like true crime with diseases instead of murderers, and it's even better when it pauses to consider the real challenges of health care shortfalls.
'Succession': Back To The Pit Of Vipers For Another Season Of Discontent
Monday, August 12, 2019
Succession should be too bleak to work, but the combination of strong writing and especially excellent performances across the board keep it going strong as it enters its second season on HBO.
The New '90210'
Friday, August 09, 2019
'90s teen TV soap Beverly Hills, 90210 is back. Only it's not exactly a reboot. The cast plays themselves as aging former TV stars in a behind-the-scenes meta look at a 90210 reboot.
The Old Gang Is Back Together In 'BH90210,' Sort Of
Wednesday, August 07, 2019
There's certainly no need to revisit the characters from Beverly Hills, 90210. So to fill what they hope is an appetite for nostalgia, the stars are playing themselves in a showbiz story.
'Four Weddings And A Funeral' On TV Can't Live Up To A Classic Romcom
Saturday, August 03, 2019
Four Weddings And A Funeral, a new Hulu series inspired by the film and co-created by Mindy Kaling, squanders an appealing central performance on a series of bad ideas.
'Jane The Virgin' Ends On A High Note
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
It's hard to end a show as beloved as Jane The Virgin, but the Wednesday night finale was funny, sad, silly and ultimately hopeful.
'Secret Obsession': Six Unforgettable Lessons From Netflix's Imperiled Amnesiac
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Brenda Song stars in Netflix's version of the Woman In Danger thriller, in which she is sent home with a stranger by the worst hospital in the world.
What Made The 'Muppet Movie' Stand Out From The Pack?
Friday, July 26, 2019
"The Muppet Movie" is 40 years old. It was one of the highlights of childhood for many members of Generation X, but it may not have been given all the attention it deserved.
Rainbows, Frogs, Dogs And 'The Muppet Movie' Soundtrack At 40
Thursday, July 25, 2019
The Muppet Movie is an unusually silly and unusually profound musical. At 40 years old, the music still astounds, provokes and entertains.
The Crowd Fundeth, And The Crowd Taketh Away: The 'Veronica Mars' Problem
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
A 2013 crowdfunding campaign brought the beloved detective series back from the dead for a movie. But it also boxed in the show, and the fourth season shows some of the risks of fan-driven work.
'Rigoletto' In Vegas And The Pleasures Of The Metropolitan Opera
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
A recent Pop Culture Happy Hour trip to New York took the team to see Rigoletto at the Metropolitan Opera. A jester in a rat pack? We saw it.
'Project Runway' Proves Change Can Be Healthy
Friday, June 14, 2019
Fans were worried when longtime host Heidi Klum and mentor Tim Gunn left the franchise. But Project Runway thrived in its 17th season, particularly because of new mentor Christian Siriano.
'Late Night' Doesn't Quite Dazzle, But It Digs In
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson star in the story of a young comedy writer and the legendary host she idolizes.
'Hadestown' Finds Bliss At The Tony Awards
Monday, June 10, 2019
Anaïs Mitchell's long-developing musical won eight awards, including best musical, while The Ferryman won best play.
