Linda Holmes appears in the following:
Hulu And Netflix Release Documentaries To Shed Light On Failed Fyre Festival
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Hulu and Netflix released documentaries about the failed Fyre Festival this week. Both offer insight into what went wrong with the infamous music festival crafted for social media influencers.
Everyone Is A Traveler As The CW Returns To 'Roswell, New Mexico'
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
In a reboot of the late-'90s drama, three secret space aliens struggle to hide their secret in a town trained to look for them. And believe it or not, it's a solid show.
Golden Globes 2019: Awards for 'Heavy Material'
Monday, January 07, 2019
A look at this year's Golden Globe Awards, which honored films on the Iraq War, the AIDS crisis and more.
Golden Globes: 'Bohemian Rhapsody' And 'Green Book' Win Big
Monday, January 07, 2019
Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh hosted an upbeat Golden Globes ceremony, but several of the winning films raised uncomfortable questions about race and responsibility.
Introducing 'The Masked Singer,' Featuring Television's Hottest Peacock-Hippo Battle
Thursday, January 03, 2019
Fox's The Masked Singer, based on a South Korean show, is a little like American Idol — if all the contestants were celebrities hidden inside college mascot costumes.
'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' Makes You Choose Your Own Adventure
Friday, December 28, 2018
Netflix premiered its first interactive film for adults on Friday — one where you make choices on-screen to decide what happens next. It tells the story of a programmer trapped with his game.
50 Wonderful Things From 2018
Thursday, December 27, 2018
One pop culture critic takes some time to run down not 10, not 20, but 50 wonderful things from movies, TV and more in 2018.
'Mary Poppins Returns' Is A Fine And Fresh Take On A Classic
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda lead a great cast in a sequel that finds Mary Poppins helping the Banks family deal with a whole new set of woes.
Remembering Penny Marshall, The Director
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
After starting out in acting, Marshall directed well-loved and successful films in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Big and A League Of Their Own both have big hearts and real bite.
NPR's Favorite TV Shows Of 2018
Monday, December 17, 2018
This year we say goodbye to The Americans, but we also celebrate new gems like Queer Eye, Killing Eve and Homecoming.
NPR's Favorite Movies Of 2018
Monday, December 10, 2018
From the record-breaking hit Black Panther to the melodrama A Star Is Born, our film critics pick their 15 favorite movies of the year.
Kevin Hart Steps Down As Oscars Host After Criticism Of Past Tweets
Friday, December 07, 2018
Comedian Kevin Hart was set to host the Oscars, until his past tweets resurfaced, revealing homophobic and sexist attitudes. He has since stepped down as host.
The Golden Globe Nominations: Still Weird, But Not Tipsy Quite Yet
Thursday, December 06, 2018
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominees for the Golden Globes on Thursday morning. There were strong showings for FX, HBO and Amazon, and for films not even out yet.
More Holiday Movies To Snuggle Up To As Netflix Joins An Already Crowded Market
Friday, November 30, 2018
NPR's Rachel Martin and Linda Holmes discuss Netflix's push into the crowded market for cheesy holiday movies.
From TV To Movies, How Corruption Plays Out On Our Screens
Monday, November 19, 2018
Corruption is kind of a big news story these days and it's one of Hollywood's favorite subjects. NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour takes a look at how corruption is presented in TV and movies.
A Heist, And A Whole Lot More, As Viola Davis Delivers In 'Widows'
Thursday, November 15, 2018
The exciting, engaging, entertaining Widows is the rare fun heist film that also functions as a solid drama, thanks largely to the lead performance from Viola Davis.
No, Athletes Will Not 'Shut Up And Dribble' — And They Never Have
Monday, November 05, 2018
A new documentary series on Showtime, executive produced by LeBron James, offers a direct, pointed, emphatic response to commentator Laura Ingraham and her admonition to him to stay out of politics.
All Is Not As It Seems As Julia Roberts Leads A 'Homecoming'
Friday, November 02, 2018
Julia Roberts headlines Amazon's thriller about a mysterious government program offering treatment to veterans. Sam Esmail, fresh off creating Mr. Robot, brings a thoughtful visual style.
Hasan Minhaj Breaks Through Dunk Fatigue With 'Patriot Act'
Monday, October 29, 2018
The comic has a new news and current events comedy show on Netflix. There's no desk, no interviewing and no taped segments. There's just a guy off to a very good start.
Melissa McCarthy's New Signature Role: 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?'
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Melissa McCarthy plays a real-life literary forger left behind by the publishing industry in a new and thoughtful comedy.
