'The Shrouds' introduces a new stage of grief: Watching your loved one decompose
David Cronenberg's thriller centers on an unusual technology that allows people to watch their loved ones decompose in real time. The Shrouds is both deeply morbid and disarmingly funny.
'Normal People' Is Like A John Hughes Movie — Reworked By Jane Austen
Based on Sally Rooney's novel, Hulu's 12-part series centers on the unlikely love affair between two alienated high school students. Despite shortcomings, Normal People's romantic pull is addictive.
A 'Home Baked' Childhood: When The Family Business Is Marijuana Brownies
Growing up in San Francisco in the '70s, Alia Volz's family ran a booming weed-laced brownie business. "I had this understanding of my family as an outlaw family from the very beginning," she says.
Remembering Tony Award-Winning Character Actor Brian Dennehy
The burly actor, who died April 15, played the leading role in Death of a Salesman, in both the Broadway production as well as the 2000 TV movie. Dennehy spoke to David Bianculli in 1999.
Remembering Trailblazing Jazz Saxophonist Lee Konitz
Konitz, who died April 15, had one of the longest careers in jazz. He was an intuitive soloist, with a mercurial tone, a quick mind and lifelong commitment to improvisation.
Catherine Russell: The 'Fresh Air' In-Studio Concert
The standards singer sang tracks from her solo album, Strictly Romancin', during this 2012 interview and performance. Russell's latest album is called Alone Together.
On Showtime, 'Homeland' Bids Adieu, While 'Penny Dreadful' Marks Its Return
Critic David Bianculli says both shows have uncanny parallels to today's world. Homeland's final season has been truly unnerving, while Penny Dreadful's new season centers on a supernatural villain.
Mitch McConnell's Calculated Decision To Become Trump's 'Enabler-in Chief,' Explained
New Yorker writer Jane Mayer says the Senate majority leader has thrown his support behind the president — despite the fact that "behind Trump's back, he says he detests him, can't stand him."
'Bosch' And 'The Good Fight' Capture The Endless Battle Against Evil Doers
Actual crimes are scary and disturbing, but critic John Powers finds crime stories comforting. He recommends two shows he's been binge-watching during the pandemic.
