Television
Make It So-So: Fox's 'The Orville'
Unable to fix on a tone, the series "is trying so hard not to be so many things, it isn't fully any one thing," says critic Eric Deggans, who calls it "the strangest misfire of the fall TV season."
In 'The Deuce,' Sex Isn't Titillating — It's Business
David Simon's gritty new drama follows pornography's transition from back-alley pursuit to billion-dollar industry. The sex scenes are transactional, but also explicit, with equal opportunity nudity.
Using Black Celebrities To Push Pop, Pudding And Politics
In the 1960s, Tom Burrell helped change advertising by convincing agencies to tailor their pitches to black consumers, but he also saw his marketing work as part of a larger social project.
Actress Pamela Adlon Says 'Better Things' Is Dedicated To Her Daughters
Adlon's FX series is based on her own experience raising three girls as a single mom. Her daughters are very much a part of the show, she says. Originally broadcast Sept. 6, 2016.
'Top Of The Lake: China Girl' Takes You Places Cop Shows Usually Ignore
The TV series' second season takes place four years after its first, and begins with an unknown Asian woman's body washing up (in a suitcase) on a beach near Sydney.
New Season Of 'Outlander' Is So Much More Than A Hunky Face (And Rock-Hard Abs)
On the eve of Outlander's third season, Pop Culture Happy Hour has thoughts on the Starz drama and its depictions of sex, intimacy and time travel.
Two High-Profile Creators Pass The Baton From 'Twin Peaks' To 'The Deuce'
David Lynch's perplexing 18-hour revival just ended on Showtime, and David Simon's latest ambitious drama is about to begin on HBO.
Lee Relative Who Denounced White Supremacy Resigns As Pastor Of N.C. Church
Robert W. Lee IV said some members of his congregation were uncomfortable with the media attention he received after his speech against racism and hate on MTV's Video Music Awards in August.
Actress Chloe Bennet Wants To Change The Narrative For Asian-Americans In Hollywood
Actress Chloe Bennet speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about her decision to change her last name from Wang to Bennet, so she could increase her chances of getting an acting job in Hollywood.