Contract talks between Hollywood studios and actors break down again
The AMPTP has suspended contract negotiations; SAG-AFTRA accuses the alliance of "bully tactics."
Television
A perfect artistic union: Wes Anderson adapts Roald Dahl's singularly strange visions
Netflix's anthology series presents four of Dahl's short stories — all of them written for the screen and directed by Anderson, and all of them featuring Dahl's dazzling, fairy-tale-book visuals.
Keegan-Michael Key breaks down how he sets up a joke
The Key & Peele and Schmigadoon! star explains why he loves sketch comedy — watching it, performing it and writing about it. His book, with writing partner Elle Key, is The History of Sketch Comedy.
How I learned to stop worrying and love Edgar Allan Poe
If your love for Edgar Allan Poe has been gently rapping, rapping at your chamber door, just embrace it and watch Netflix's The Fall of the House of Usher because it is a hoot and a half.
'Utterly joyful': John Oliver tells NPR about returning after 5 months off the air
Late night TV host John Oliver spoke to All Things Considered about the last few months off air, the tentative agreement for writers, and what he hopes for his writers in the future.
In season 2, 'Loki' keeps its charm while reflecting on some of Marvel's problems
Loki, the Marvel universe's anti-heroic God of Mischief, has returned for a second season. How does it stack up against other Marvel streaming shows?
Roy Wood Jr. says he's leaving 'The Daily Show' but he doesn't hold a grudge
Late night TV has seen a recent exodus of non-white stars — from Desus and Mero and Ziwe to Trevor Noah himself.
The Hollywood writers strike is over. What's next for the writers?
After 148 days, two writers share what their plans are now, and what they think of the deal their union struck with the studios.
Patrick Stewart on his new memoir and playing Captain Picard
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Sir Patrick Stewart about his recent memoir and why he sees his time playing Captain Picard as a kind of spiritual calling.
After 148 days of striking, Hollywood writers are going back to work
After 148 days, television and movie writers are headed back to work. Many say they're happy the strike has ended for the Writers Guild of America.