Amy Poehler Asks A Critic Of Women's Sports, 'Really!?!'
Unfortunately for Sports Illustrated analyst Andy Benoit, two people who noticed his dismissal of the Women's World Cup were Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers.
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The Human Drama Of Hacking Fuels TV Thriller 'Mr. Robot'
The new show, which focuses on a vigilante programmer, has gotten some rave reviews from real-life hackers. But the show's creator, Sam Esmail, says he wasn't inspired by any individuals in the news.
HBO's 'The Brink' Puts The Situation Room In Situation Comedy
The show is a response to the notion that sitcoms have generally ceded political satire to fake news programs. It opens with a certifiably crazy general taking control of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal.
The Weird — Weirder? — Thing About The Ferrell-Wiig Lifetime Movie
Despite the big stars, it's hard to make a straight-faced parody of something watched by people who often already think it's a joke.
Why Isn't The Second Season Of 'True Detective' More Surprising?
HBO's crime drama returns for its second season on Sunday. It has a new cast, setting and story. Our TV critic says the new episodes should have retained a bit more of what worked from last season.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Inside Out' And Moms And Dads In Love
On this week's show, we explore Pixar's new exploratory movie about a girl's brain, and we talk about why pop culture often struggles to give parents rich, satisfying romantic lives.
HBO's New Sunday Lineup Is Full Of Pleasant Surprises
Ballers feels like the football equivalent of the hip-hop world of Empire, and The Brink is reminiscent of Dr. Strangelove, but has its own modern take on the nonsense of war.
4 Ways NBC Might Rehabilitate Brian Williams' Image
Now that NBC has finalized a deal to move disgraced anchor Brian Williams to MSNBC, NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans outlines some ways the network might salvage his credibility.
It's Official: Brian Williams Out As 'NBC Nightly News' Anchor
He's being replaced by interim anchor Lester Holt. Williams will return to MSNBC, where he was an anchor from 1996 to 2004. There, he will anchor breaking news and special reports, the network said.
Reports: Brian Williams Out As 'Nightly News' Anchor But Will Stay With NBC
Several reports indicate Brian Williams will remain at NBC but will no longer anchor the Nightly News. Williams was suspended after it turned out some of the stories he told about himself were false.