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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.
At 81, Feminist Gloria Steinem Finds Herself Free Of The 'Demands Of Gender'
As she approached 60, the co-founder of Ms. magazine says, she entered a new phase in life, one in which "you can do what you want." Originally broadcast Oct. 26, 2015.
Ta-Nehisi Coates On Police Brutality, The Confederate Flag And Forgiveness
Growing up in Baltimore, the writer faced threats from both the streets and the police. His book, Between the World and Me, is an open letter to his teenage son. Originally broadcast July 13, 2015.
Remembering Oscar-Winning Cinematographer Haskell Wexler
Wexler won Oscars for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and Bound for Glory, and was nominated for One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest and Matewan. He died Sunday. He was 93. Originally broadcast in 1993.
'Weekend Update' Co-Anchors Dish On 'SNL' And Donald Trump
As hosts of Saturday Night Live's news segment, Colin Jost and Michael Che are used to joking about hot-button issues — including the 2016 presidential election. Originally broadcast Nov. 10, 2015.
From Ferguson To The '16 Election, Larry Wilmore's 'Nightly Show' Has Found Its Voice
The host of Comedy Central's The Nightly Show says it took a few months — and some advice from Jon Stewart — for him to get comfortable in his new role. Originally broadcast Aug. 19, 2015.
Nick Lowe Brings His 'Quality Holiday Revue' To America
Initially "appalled" by the notion of making a holiday album, Lowe came to see it as a challenge. Quality Street tackles old classics and adds originals to the mix. Originally broadcast Dec. 22, 2015.
'Another Great Year For TV': David Bianculli On The Best (And Worst) Of 2015
by David Bianculli
With 'Have Moicy 2', Peter Stampfel Issues A Sequel 4 Decades In The Making
by Ken Tucker
The singer-songwriter's original Have Moicy! album, released in '76, mixed folk, blues and country. Critic Ken Tuckers says that despite the long wait, Stampfel's follow-up has a real immediacy to it.
'Funny Or Die' Creator Adam McKay Takes On The 2008 Economic Crash In 'The Big Short'
Not only do the characters in McKay's new film warn about the collapse of the global economy — they make money off of it. McKay calls the movie, based on the book by Michael Lewis, a "traumedy."