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Mia Farrow with her children Ronan (left) and Dylan.

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'Allen V. Farrow' Digs Deep Into A Tale Of Celebrity, Power And Silence

For the new HBO documentary Allen v. Farrow, filmmakers spent three years examining records and interviewing people close to Mia Farrow and Woody Allen to investigate allegations of molestation.

February 21, 2021
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  • Eric Deggans
Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke play Tully and Kate, two friends who spend decades supporting each other in <em>Firefly Lane</em>.

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  • TV Reviews

'Firefly Lane' Is A Regrettably Shapeless Friendship Story

The Netflix adaptation of Kristin Hannah's novel, starring Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke, doesn't follow the novel's narrative shape, but it has trouble finding one of its own.

February 03, 2021
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  • Linda Holmes
<em>The Lady and the Dale</em> tells the true story of Elizabeth Carmichael, an automobile executive who introduced a bold new three-wheel car in the 1970s.

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  • TV Reviews

'Lady And The Dale,' A 4-Part Series About A 3-Wheeled Car, Is A Wild Ride

HBO's new documentary miniseries tells the story of Elizabeth Carmichael, the auto executive who tried to market a three-wheeled, gas-efficient car at the height of the '70s oil crisis.

January 27, 2021
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  • David Bianculli
Alan Tudyk plays an alien who's not comfortable in his (human) skin in SYFY's <em>Resident Alien</em>.

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  • TV Reviews

'Resident Alien': The Truth Is Way, Way Out There

The great Alan Tudyk gets a role he can sink his sharp pointy alien teeth into on a darkly funny series boasting an ensemble cast of characters with surprisingly nuanced interpersonal histories.

January 27, 2021
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By:
  • Glen Weldon
John Lurie grumbles about art and life while painting watercolors as tree-frogs croak in the tropical night. It's weirdly calming.

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  • TV Reviews

Let HBO's 'Painting With John' Gouache Over You

Watching musician/actor John Lurie paint and grumbly pontificate in an unnamed tropical locale is sometimes puzzling, often intriguing and always soothing.

January 22, 2021
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  • Glen Weldon
In Disney+'s <em>WandaVision</em>, Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) find themselves in a disturbing situation ... comedy.

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  • TV Reviews

'WandaVision': The Next Era Of The MCU Will Be Televised

The latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been downsized to fit the television screen — and pay loving, sharply observed homage to TV sitcoms of different eras in the process.

January 15, 2021
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  • Glen Weldon
James Herriott (played by Nicholas Ralph) gets up in a lot of animals' business in the new <em>All Creatures Great And Small</em>.

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  • TV Reviews

Need A Break? The Pets And Vets Of 'All Creatures Great And Small' Might Hit The Spot

A new adaptation of James Herriot's books about life as a Yorkshire vet in the 1930s has gorgeous landscapes, majestic animals, and a welcome focus on home and work.

January 13, 2021
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  • Linda Holmes
Ted Danson plays a retired millionaire who becomes mayor of Los Angeles in <em>Mr. Mayor. </em>

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  • TV Reviews

As 'Mr. Mayor,' Ted Danson Sustains His Stellar Sitcom Streak

Playing a retired millionaire who unexpectedly wins his bid to become mayor of Los Angeles, Danson takes the spotlight and shines, sticking every landing on every line.

January 05, 2021
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  • David Bianculli
Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor as the hot duke and Daphne in Netflix's <em>Bridgerton</em>.

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  • TV Reviews

'Bridgerton' Is A Delicious, Raunchy Tale Of One Very Hot Family

Made by Shonda Rhimes' production company and adapted from a beloved series of romances, Bridgerton is witty, sexy, absorbing fun that might just keep you up late.

December 28, 2020
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  • Linda Holmes
(Clockwise from upper left) Eugene Levy in <em>Schitt's Creek,</em> Leslie Odom Jr. in <em>Hamilton,</em> Anya Taylor-Joy in <em>The Queen's Gambit,</em> Jurnee Smollett in <em>Lovecraft Country,</em> Sacha Baron Cohen in <em>Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, </em>and Kristen Bell in <em>The Good Place.</em>

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Best TV Of 2020: Great Shows Brought Us Together In A Difficult, Distanced Year

COVID-19 precautions kept us physically apart, but Fresh Air TV critic David Bianculli says shows such as Schitt's Creek, Better Call Saul, Fargo and Lovecraft Country provided virtual connection.

December 24, 2020
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  • David Bianculli
All four critics agreed that Michaela Coel's series <em>I May Destroy You</em> was "one of the most exciting of 2020."

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  • Television

NPR Critics Pick Their Favorite TV From A Strange 2020

If you could watch it at home in 2020, it's here — four NPR critics give their picks for the best in streaming or broadcast TV in a year when current events turned the industry upside down.

December 14, 2020
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  • Aisha Harris,
  • Glen Weldon,
  • and 2 more
Micheal Ward and Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn are strangers who connect on the dance floor in <em>Lovers Rock. </em>

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  • Book Reviews

'Fresh Air' Critic Revisits The TV, Books And Movies That Helped Ease Lockdown

From Lovers Rock to The Good Lord Bird, the titles on John Powers' year-end list didn't simply distract; they also delved into enduring questions of freedom, dignity and survival.

December 09, 2020
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By:
  • John Powers
Kaley Cuoco plays the flight attendant in <em>The Flight Attendant</em>, a darkly funny thriller from HBO MAX.

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  • TV Reviews

'The Flight Attendant' Is A Fizzy, Dark And Funny Mystery

Kaley Cuoco plays a messy flight attendant in the HBO MAX series that begins when one very bad night leads to one very rough morning.

November 28, 2020
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  • Linda Holmes
The big family in <em>The Happiest Season </em>includes Burl Moseley, Alison Brie, Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Mary Holland, Victor Garber and Mary Steenburgen. (Whew!)

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  • Movie Reviews

'Happiest Season' Is A Holiday Family Romcom With A Very Merry Cast

Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis play Abby and Harper, a couple headed home to Abby's parents' house for Christmas. Dan Levy, Victor Garber and Aubrey Plaza are among the terrific supporting cast.

November 27, 2020
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By:
  • Linda Holmes
Yakko, Wakko and Dot return for a very politically-minded reboot of <em>Animaniacs.</em>

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  • TV Reviews

The 'Animaniacs' Reboot Faces a Conundrum

The beloved cartoon is resurrected at a time when real life might be zanier than anything Yakko, Wakko and Dot could conjure up.

November 24, 2020
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  • Aisha Harris
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