This Hollywood memoir is an expertly mixed cocktail of history and family drama
Matthew Specktor grew up the son of a famous Hollywood agent. In The Golden Hour he serves up family saga, cultural criticism, fictionalized biography, history and lament for a vanishing world.
Short And Martin Showcase Their Familiar Dynamic In 'Only Murders In The Building'
Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez play neighbors and true crime enthusiasts who get together to solve a murder in Hulu's new 10-part mystery comedy.
Remembering Vietnam War Correspondent Joe Galloway
Galloway, who died Aug. 18, was the only civilian to be awarded the medal of valor in the Vietnam War. He later co-authored We Were Soldiers Once ... and Young. Originally broadcast in 1992 and 2003.
Remembering Acclaimed American Painter Chuck Close
Known for his giant hyper-realist paintings of faces, Close kept painting even after a stroke left him partially paralyzed. Close died Aug. 19. Originally broadcast in 1998.
Remembering Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts
During his 58 years with the Stones, Watts, who died Aug. 24, often let the other members of the band take the spotlight on stage and in the press. Originally broadcast in 1991.
Journalist: Eddie Gallagher Case Reveals A 'War For The Soul Of The Navy SEALs'
Gallagher was court martialed for shooting at civilians from a sniper's post and murdering a defenseless captive in Iraq. New York Times correspondent David Philipps chronicles the case in Alpha.
'CODA' Is An Unabashedly Formulaic And Lovely Coming-Of-Age Story
The hit of the 2021 virtual Sundance Film Festival centers on a teenager who's the only hearing member of her close-knit family. CODA strikes some false notes, but it also delivers heartfelt emotion.
'Schmigadoon!' Co-Creator Says Series Was Inspired By A 'Love Affair' With Musicals
Cinco Paul loves musicals — unlike his long-time writing partner, with whom he created the new Apple TV+ satire. Their series centers on a couple who become trapped in a musical town.
