A New Documentary Calls Into Question The Simpson's 'Apu'
Comedian Hari Kondabolu's new documentary, The Problem with Apu, unearths an essential truth about Hollywood: "Success justifies everything." Even racism.
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Sarah Silverman Asks: 'Can You Love Someone Who Did Bad Things?'
In an emotional monologue, Silverman addressed "the elephant masturbating in the room" and plumbed the anger and sadness she feels about her friend Louis C.K.'s actions.
Mindy Kaling Loves Rom Coms (And Being The Boss)
Kaling's Hulu series, The Mindy Project, recently ended after six seasons. In 2012, the actress told Fresh Air that her character on the show was inspired by her late mother, who was an obstetrician.
'Stranger Things 2' Creators Wanted A Sequel That Topped The Original
Brothers Ross and Matt Duffer return to the fictional town of Hawkins, Ind., for the second season of their Neflix series. "We wanted to scale it up a little bit," Matt says of Stranger Things 2.
10 Great, Perfect, Solid-Mithril Ideas For 'Lord Of The Rings' TV Spin-Offs
Amazon Studios is bringing an ongoing Lord of the Rings prequel series to television. The deal includes an option for "a potential additional spin-off series." Tom Bombadil, call your agent.
The Case For 'Grey's Anatomy,' 300 Episodes In
Aside from an episode recap or a mention of the latest character Shonda Rhimes has written off, critics don't pay much attention to Grey's. But there's a reason it's still so popular.
Former U.S. Ambassador To Costa Rica Dances With The Stars
When the U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica was asked what he would do after Trump asked for his resignation, he joked that maybe he would go on Dancing with the Stars. That's just where he has landed.
Pop Culture Happy Hour, Redux: 'This Is Us' And 'Speechless'
Listen to two of our favorite segments from last year, featuring two of our favorite fourth chairs (Ari Shapiro and Audie Cornish), about two of our favorite shows.
Spacey Cut From Film; Scenes To Be Re-Shot With Actor Christopher Plummer
In the wake of allegations of sexual abuse against Spacey, director Ridley Scott has decided to sub in Plummer in All the Money in the World, due for release next month.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: Pop Culture Advice, Live From Seattle
Live from Seattle's Neptune Theatre, the PCHH crew (feat. Audie Cornish) offer listeners advice about some pop-culture-related topics.