Television

WATCH CLOSELY: Hallowe’en Horror From Your Couch

October 6, 2018
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A handpicked list of cinematic horror gems for you to watch over the next 26 days.

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Television Review: “Barry” — The Trials and Tribulations of a Low-Rent Hitman

October 5, 2018
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One of Barry’s strongest attributes is its brand of dark, surreal, and unexpectedly witty satire.

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Television Review: Elvis Presley — The Searcher?

August 24, 2018
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What we don’t learn very much about is Elvis’ inner life, his motivations, and his deeper ambitions.

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Television Review: Gary Shandling — Your Favorite Comedian’s Favorite Comedian

August 21, 2018
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Gary Shandling’s life and art are both given the redeeming appreciation they deserve.

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WATCH CLOSELY: Netflix’s “Dark” — Childhood Horrors, Revisited

August 20, 2018
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Dark is not a German version of Stranger Things; its historical vision is distinctive.

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WATCH CLOSELY: “A Very English Scandal” — All You Need Is Love

August 10, 2018
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The most compelling reason to tune into this series is the superb cast, led by Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw.

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Streaming Docs: A Super-Deluxe Midsummer Night’s Edition, 2018

July 28, 2018
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Take a break from the summer heat to catch up on the best documentaries streaming on digital platforms.

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WATCH CLOSELY: “Fleabag” — Sex and the City of London

July 11, 2018
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Fleabag is a clever, frenetic and coolly smart series, balancing humor with an increasingly dark intensity.

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WATCH CLOSELY: Anthony Bourdain — An Exhaustive Passion

June 12, 2018
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In contrast to the contrived food shows of today, Anthony Bourdain brought class and vigor as well as creativity to his fascinating stories of food and travel.

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WATCH CLOSELY: “Roseanne” — In Trumplandia, Women are the Losers

April 29, 2018
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For me, the experience of watching Roseanne is annoying and unpleasant.

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