'A Series Of Unfortunate Events' Is All About Olaf
Unlike the 2004 Jim Carrey film, the Netflix series nails the darkly whimsical tone of the children's books on which it's based; Neil Patrick Harris is a big reason for that.
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In Honor Of The New 'Beaches,' Watch The Old 'Beaches'
Lifetime remakes a tearjerking classic, but while the leads are promising and the effort is genuine, you're better off just sticking with the original.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'The Young Pope' And 'Hell Or High Water'
On this week's show, HBO explores the Vatican, and two brothers get in a lot of trouble in one of 2016's best-reviewed films.
Hollywood Grapples With TV In The Age Of Trump
As Donald Trump's inauguration approaches, Hollywood faces the question of how this polarizing president might affect its work — and how to tell politically charged stories for a divided audience.
There's A Lot Of Great Stuff Coming To All TV Platforms, Our Critic Says
TV critics from across the country are in Pasadena, Calif., for the Television Critics Association press tour. It's that time when networks, cable companies and streamers present their upcoming shows.
Rachel Bloom Upends Romantic Comedy Tropes On 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'
Bloom talks to Fresh Air's Ann Marie Baldonado about the CW musical comedy series, now in its second season, that she co-created and stars in. Bloom plays a woman who follows an ex across the country.
Sky Arts Pulls Michael Jackson Episode of 'Urban Myths" Featuring Joseph Fiennes
An episode of the Sky Arts show Urban Myths, featuring Joseph Fiennes playing the role of Michael Jackson, will no longer be broadcast.
'Urban Myths' Episode With Joseph Fiennes As Michael Jackson Gets Yanked
The half-hour comedy had drawn criticism for months. But it was complaints from Jackson's family that finally led Sky TV to ax it.
'Series Of Unfortunate Events' On Netflix Will Charm And Delight
Daniel Handler has adapted his popular children's book series for Netflix. Critic David Bianculli says A Series Of Unfortunate Events is "one of the best new TV shows in a long time."
The Ethics Of Judges' Table: A 'Top Chef' Quandary
Ethics show up in the strangest places. Thursday night, Top Chef took a trip into a very gray area of competition.