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'After Midnight' host Taylor Tomlinson is ready to joke about her bipolar II. Mostly
Tomlinson was initially unsure about sharing her bipolar II diagnosis on stage. But, she says, "I got such amazing feedback from people who had been struggling with their mental health."
There's Plenty Of Variety On Sexmob's Scrappy 'Cultural Capital'
by Kevin Whitehead
Since the 1990s, New York trumpet player Steven Bernstein has been the ringleader of this occasional quartet. This recent album was recorded at a home studio and its rough-hewn quality is just right.
Garish Melodrama Becomes Universal Tragedy 'The Beguiled'
by David Edelstein
Sofia Coppola has taken a 1971 Southern Gothic psychodrama directed by a man and remade it from a female perspective — and the result is powerful.
Chuck Berry's Final Recordings Are Fresh And Forward-Looking
by Ken Tucker
Berry, who died in March at the age of 90, left behind an album of new material, his first such collection since 1979. Rejecting nostalgia, Berry's last project is interesting and energetic.
Guitarist Nels Cline On 'Lovers,' An Album 25 Years In The Making
Cline's Lovers is a collection of lushly arranged versions of American popular songs, covers and originals. He says it's a "mood-music record" that isn't "cheesy." Originally broadcast Sept. 8, 2016.
'GLOW' And 'Prime Suspect': Two TV Series You Won't Want To Miss
by David Bianculli
In both of these period pieces — one set in the 1970s, the other in the 1980s — women have it tough, whether they're wrestling with their demons, or actually wrestling.
Experts Suspect Russia Is Using Ukraine As A Cyberwar Testing Ground
Wired's Andy Greenberg says Ukraine has been the victim of a "cyber-assault unlike any the world has ever seen." Cybersecurity experts think Russia is perfecting attacks that could be used on the U.S.
'The Big Sick' Is A Wonderful Movie And An Imperfect Milestone
by Justin Chang
Comedian Kumail Nanjiani steps into the leading role in a semi-autobiographical love story. It's a quietly groundbreaking crowd-pleaser, though some characters aren't as fully dimensional as others.