Pop Culture Happy Hour: Recommending The Best Of Stephen King
We didn't like the new Dark Tower movie, so we opted instead to discuss King's vast and rewarding career. And, as always, What's Making Us Happy this week.
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Will Melania Trump 'Just Say No' In Her Own Way?
First lady Melania Trump made a rare foray into policy discussions this week attending the administration's opioid summit Tuesday, invoking another first lady's anti-drug messaging.
Let's Rush To Judgment: 'The Crown,' Season 2
Much can be learned about the second season of Netflix's The Crown (coming in December) from today's trailer. More plummy accents! More strangled passive-aggression! And so much stiff-upper-lipping!
'Life Is Short': Aubrey Plaza Keeps Busy With 2 New Films And A TV Series
Plaza may be best known for Parks and Recreation, but she has several new projects in the works. She costarred in FX's Legion, and has two new films this summer, The Little Hours and Ingrid Goes West.
The Most Trusted Name In Fake News
After high ratings last season, Saturday Night Live is heading to Thursday prime time. NBC is kicking off a monthlong run of weekly episodes of "Weekend Update."
TV Adaptation Of Stephen King's 'Mr. Mercedes' Is An Engaging Cat-And-Mouse Thriller
The 10-part series, available on DirecTV's Audience network, centers on a killer who uses his car as a murder weapon. TV critic David Bianculli says Mr. Mercedes draws you in and doesn't let go.
'Game Of Thrones' Season 7, Episode 4: 'Enough With The Clever Plans'
In the Game of Thrones episode "The Spoils of War," someone goes home, someone goes spelunking and many, many, many someones go to an impromptu barbecue.
Not My Job: Jeffrey Tambor Gets Quizzed On The Timber Industry
Tambor's memoir, Are You Anybody?, is about his life as an actor. We'll make him play a game called "TAMBOOOOOOOORRRRR!" ... which has absolutely nothing to do with acting.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Insecure,' Season Two
We check back in on Issa Rae's HBO comedy series Insecure as it kicks off its tighter, more assured second season. Plus, What's Making Us Happy this week.
3 Distinctive New Series Are Worth Checking Out This August
TV critic David Bianculli reviews Discovery's mini-series, Manhunt: Unabomber; IFC's sketch comedy series, Baroness von Sketch Show; and TBS' comedy anthology series, Guest Book.