Television

On 'SNL,' Congressman Crenshaw Accepts Pete Davidson's Apology

5:32pm November 11, 2018

Last week, Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson mocked then Texas Congressman-elect Dan Crenshaw. After much criticism, the two made-up on air this Saturday.

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The Satanic Temple says a statue in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina bears too close a likeness to the temple's statue of Baphomet, shown here in Little Rock, Ark.

Satanists Sue Netflix, Warner Bros. For $150M, Saying 'Sabrina' Copied Their Statue

8:28pm November 08, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

The Satanic Temple has used the statue to protest for freedom of religion. Now, it says the media giants have lifted its copyrighted design for a depiction of evil in the streaming series.

Robert the Bruce (Chris Pine) surveys his phalanx in Outlaw King.

Arts

In Netflix's War Epic 'Outlaw King' There's Plenty Of War, But Not Much That's Epic

5:00pm November 08, 2018

by Andrew Lapin

Director David Mackenzie (Hell or High Water) keeps the scale too small and the stakes too low in this retelling of the rebellion of Scotland's Robert the Bruce (Chris Pine).

Julia Roberts Stars In Amazon Prime Series 'Homecoming'

8:03am November 05, 2018

by Mandalit del Barco

The podcast Homecoming is now a TV series. In the psychological thriller, Roberts plays a caseworker who helps soldiers adjust to life back home but then discovers a sinister secret about the program.

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Oscar Robertson is one of the athletes who's interviewed in the new documentary series Shut Up and Dribble.

Sports
Arts

No, Athletes Will Not 'Shut Up And Dribble' — And They Never Have

5:00am November 05, 2018

by Linda Holmes

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.

'Shut Up And Dribble' Gives Compelling History Of Black Athletes Speaking Politically

5:58pm November 02, 2018

by Eric Deggans

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.

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Arts

Comic Hasan Minhaj On Roasting Trump And Growing Up A 'Third Culture Kid'

2:26pm November 02, 2018

by Terry Gross

"I'm an Indian-American-Muslim kid, but am I more Indian or am I more American?" Minhaj asks. His weekly political comedy series on Neflix is called Patriot Act. Originally broadcast May 18, 2017.

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Arts

Mystery Thriller 'Homecoming' Delivers A Healthy Dose Of Suspicion And Paranoia

2:26pm November 02, 2018

by David Bianculli

Amazon Prime Video's new drama series stars Julia Roberts as a therapist who's working with a soldier returning from Afghanistan. Critic David Bianculli binged all 10 engrossing episodes.

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Julia Roberts plays a caseworker at a mysterious government facility treating veterans with PTSD in Amazon's Homecoming.

Arts

All Is Not As It Seems As Julia Roberts Leads A 'Homecoming'

5:01am November 02, 2018

by Linda Holmes

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.

On the set of East of La Brea at the Islamic Center of Southern California. The Web series, which focuses on two Muslim-American women, is one of a new crop of shows featuring Muslim characters.

Muslims Are Having A Hollywood Moment

5:06pm October 30, 2018

by Leila Fadel

More and more sitcoms and dramas on TV and online feature Muslim characters and storylines. That is due, in part, to a new crop of Muslim writers, comedians and actors creating the shows themselves.

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