Nov 1, 2020 | Television
I’m a longtime fan of both Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart, but as I explain in this post, the latter’s appearance on the former’s show Friday night was marred by bad acting, yelling for no reason, lousy lighting, and fuzzy video.
Oct 30, 2020 | Television
My review of a limited series on Netflix about a young orphan from Kentucky who becomes a chess prodigy and champion while battling an addiction to pills and booze, led by a stunning performance from Anya Taylor-Joy.
Oct 23, 2020 | Television
Here are my reviews of two recent Aaron Sorkin projects that are worth your time — the “West Wing” reunion special (now streaming on HBO Max) and “The Trial Of The Chicago 7” (now streaming on Netflix).
Oct 19, 2020 | Politics, Television
Here’s why Lorne Michaels made a mistake bringing in Jim Carrey to play Joe Biden in the cold open political sketches on “Saturday Night Live.”
Oct 16, 2020 | Movies, Television
Tonight, MSNBC will show “The Way I See It,” a documentary about the work of former Chief Official White House Photographer, Pete Souza, who captured many indelible images during his years in both the Obama and Reagan administrations.
Oct 15, 2020 | Television, Theater
Last year, I raved about a Broadway play called “What The Constitution Means To Me.” Before its run ended, it was filmed, and that production will begin streaming tomorrow on Prime Video. Here’s my preview.