In 'BS High' and 'Telemarketers,' scamming is a group effort
In two HBO documentary projects about scams in football and telemarketing, the systemic problems that drive big-time and small-time grift get their due.
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The first GOP debate yielded heated exchanges, comedy and even a dash of policy
Eight Republican candidates stood on stage in Milwaukee with the goal of becoming their party's presidential nominee. But the front-runner — former President Donald Trump — was missing.
'Blue Beetle' offers a 3-step cure for superhero fatigue
The current state of superhero cinema may look bleak, but the latest DC film adopts an approach that wrings new life and humor out of a tired formula.
Sasheer Zamata's new special is an unapologetic ode to women... and witches
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with actress and comedian Sasheer Zamata about her comedy special The First Woman.
'Star Wars: Ahsoka' has a Jedi with two light sabers but not much else. Yet.
A fan-favorite is finally getting her own series. But why is it so boring?
Cozy up in Tokyo's 'Midnight Diner' for the TV version of comfort food
The strangely addictive Japanese series is set in a small, all-night joint, run by a chef whose dishes helps strangers tap into something deep and universal.
Disney+ releases 'Ahsoka.' How do you market a TV show during a strike?
A most anticipated Star Wars series, Ahsoka gives fans a standalone show focused on Ahsoka Tano, Anakin Skywalker's former padawan, as she investigates a new threat against a vulnerable galaxy.
'Big Brother,' 'Below Deck' show reality TV improves by handling scandals publicly
A contestant uttered the n-word and in response, he was ejected publicly — a first.
Anime can invite you into worlds you didn't know before. It does for me
Cartoons like My Neighbor Totoro and Dragon Ball Z introduced me to anime — and started an ongoing love for the artform and its stories that explore what it means to be human.
Netflix extra DVD offer ahead of service shutdown confuses some customers
Fans of the streamer's 25-year-old hard-copy delivery service are welcoming the promotion ahead of its shutdown at the end of September. But the terms are vague.