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Category Archives: TV
John Lewis Inspires Us to Get in the Way
“I don’t see this President-elect as a legitimate President,” said Civil Rights icon and longtime U.S. Congressman John Lewis. “I think the Russians participated in helping this man get elected. And they helped destroy the candidacy of Hillary Clinton.” After … Continue reading
Lucy Mangles Her Movie Debut in I Love Lucy Christmas Special
Ho Ho Ho and Hollywood make for a merry holiday cocktail on CBS tonight, thanks to the genius of Lucille Ball and her alter ego, Lucy Ricardo. While I’d be hard-pressed to single out one favorite I Love Lucy episode of all time, … Continue reading
Marathon Powerfully Revisits the Patriots Day Bombing on HBO
What does the word “hero” mean to you? If you feel that the only “heroes” still standing in America today are the cartoon characters featured in action films, you’re not alone. Abraham Lincoln concluded his First Inaugural Address in March … Continue reading
Posted in Cable, Film, Journalism, Newspapers, TV
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Annie Sundberg, Boston Marathon Bombing, Corcoran Family, Crime & Punishment, Downes/Kensky Family, Family Relationships, Grief, HBO, Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing, Norden Family, Paul Brill, Ricki Stern, Terrorism
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Nature Spotlights The Story of Cats on PBS
If you’ve ever shared your home or heart with a cat, you probably agree that cats are inscrutable. But, let’s face it, you love them anyway… and you never ever give up hope that they’ll love you back. Whether you … Continue reading
Posted in Theater, TV
Tagged Animals, Anwar Mamon, Cats, Cats The Musical, Kevin Richardson Sanctuary, NATURE, Nature & Wildlife, The Story of Cats
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Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You Debuts on PBS
“My family is the greatest joy in my life,” says 93-year-old writer/producer Norman Lear at the close of Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You. This engaging documentary profile of the trailblazing writer/producer was filmed for American Masters by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady. Following its … Continue reading
Weiner The Man, The Myth, The Documentary Makes Its Showtime Debut
“I did a dumb thing. But I did a lot of other things too,” says former New York Congressman and New York City Mayoral candidate, Anthony Weiner. That’s quite an understatement, given the actual “dumb thing” that imploded Anthony Weiner’s promising political career … Continue reading
Posted in Cable, Film, Journalism, Newspapers, Politics, TV
Tagged Anthony Weiner, Elyse Steinberg, Huma Abedin, Josh Kriegman, Mayoral Race, New York City Mayoral Race, Politics, Showtime, Weiner
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Sexual Assault and Dissent Timely Subjects of Hooligan Sparrow on PBS
“I never expected to be attacked by screaming mobs just for filming on the street,” recalled filmmaker Nanfu Wang. “I never expected to be interrogated by national security agents, and that my family and friends would be harassed and threatened … Continue reading
Posted in Film, TV
Tagged Child Abuse, Criminal Justice, Hooligan Sparrow, Human Rights, Nanfu Wang, PBS, POV, Rape, Sexual Assault, Wang Yu, Women's Rights, Ye Haiyan
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Super Hummingbirds Launch Season 35 of Nature on PBS
The cover story of Sunday’s Parade magazine (10/09/16) caught my eye. It didn’t lure me in with revelations about the Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie break-up or stomach-turning tweets by Donald Trump. Far from it. Simply entitled Awe, the article goes on to encourage “the … Continue reading
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