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Beetlejuice is back, in a supernatural screwball sequel
Director Tim Burton seems more interested in updating than duplicating his 1988 hit. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice demonstrates affection for the characters and genuine curiosity in how they’re doing now.
Soul Singer Sharon Jones: 'The Cancer Is Here, But I Want To Perform'
In 2013, the The Dap-Kings' lead singer took a hiatus from the band due to a cancer diagnosis. The documentary Miss Sharon Jones! follows her musical comeback. Originally broadcast July 28, 2016.
Ray Liotta On 'Goodfellas,' Acting And His Return To TV
"My career has been up and down, and I like it much better being up," Liotta says. He plays a corrupt NYC police lieutenant on the NBC series Shades of Blue. Originally broadcast Jan. 12, 2016.
Beyond 'Endless Sleep': The Life And Music Of One-Hit Wonder Jody Reynolds
by Ed Ward
After his 1958 hit "Endless Sleep," Reynolds continued to record interesting music — though he never connected with the public in the same way again. Rock historian tells his story.
Actress Sarah Paulson Worked To 'Get It Right' As O.J. Simpson Prosecutor
Paulson, who has been nominated for an Emmy for her role in the FX series The People v. O.J. Simpson, says she set out to portray Marcia Clark in a "truthful way."Originally broadcast March 10, 2016.
Larry Wilmore On Being Nerdy, Breaking Taboos And 'The Nightly Show'
The self-deprecating former host of Comedy Central's The Nightly Show talks about getting his start and finding humor in politics. Originally broadcast Feb. 19, 2015; Aug. 20, 2015 and May 16, 2016.
Tom Hanks Says Self-Doubt Is 'A High-Wire Act That We All Walk'
"No matter what we've done, there comes a point where you think, ... 'When are they going to discover that I am, in fact, a fraud?' " Hanks says. Originally broadcast April 26, 2016.
Hip-Hop Meets Disco On The Electrifying Soundtrack To 'The Get Down'
by Ken Tucker
A new drama series on Netflix chronicles the rise of early hip-hop music in the late '70s. Rock critic Ken Tucker says the show's soundtrack is dense, complex and delightful.