'Elsbeth' and 'Tracker' give prominence to Carrie Preston and Justin Hartley
The initials CBS evidently stand for Crime Busting Shows, which (except for a few sitcoms and “Survivor”) currently dominate the…
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'Shogun' review: the Japanese epic tale focuses more on politics than romance
“Shōgun,” James Clavell’s great novel about lordly machinations in feudal Japan, has been turned into a major miniseries for the…
'Ordinary Angels' review: Swank seeks redemption
While the “faith-based film” has evolved over the years, there is one tried-and-true formula that this particular type of film…
After 10 years of writing her memoirs, Barbra Streisand looks outside again
“It was the first time I saw Marlon Brando, when I was 13 years old. I had to become an…
'About the Dry Pastures' review: a bitter Turkish drama endures
When we first meet Samet, the lone protagonist of Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan's magnificent drama “About Dry Grasses,” he…
The Envy Awards for those unconventional and unpleasant scenes
The 96th Academy Awards, taking place March 10 at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, promise awards to worthy recipients in…
Scott Guild's 'Plastic' Book and Album Are Dark and Entertaining
On the shelf The plastic By the Scott GuildPantheon: 304 pages, $28 If you buy books linked to on our…
'Welcome Home, Franklin' tells the story of the first black 'Peanuts' character
Comic book artist Robb Armstrong was 6 years old when Franklin, the first black “Peanuts” character, debuted in Charles M.…
'The Vince Staples Show' review: going crazy in the best way possible
Rapper and actor Vince Staples has a series, “The Vince Staples Show,” premiering Thursday on Netflix. It's described as a…
Welcome to the Oscar club, casting directors.
The film academy announced last week that casting directors, the people responsible for selecting the right actor for a role,…