We Asked Young Muslim Women To Weigh In On 'Quantico"s Hijabi Character
Viewers say Nimah and Raina, twin sisters on ABC's Quantico, reflect the many ways one can be a Muslim woman in America today.
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'The 100' And Other Shows That Are Worth A Second Glance
NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Variety TV critic Maureen Ryan about one of her favorite under the radar TV shows of the past year, the CW's "The 100."
What You Might Be Missing On TV
As part of Weekend Edition's series on under-the-radar TV shows, NPR's Scott Simon talks to Hitfix TV critic Alan Sepinwall about one of his favorite shows this year: "Review" from Comedy Central.
Before Fighting Atop A Moving Train, Some Things To Consider
Commentator Brian McConnachie — a former SNL writer and an actor in 15 films — takes on a topic no one else dares to discuss: the dynamics of fighting on the roof of moving railroad trains. There's great concern for hats blowing off.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Creed,' Crying And Other Visceral Reactions
On this week's show: Creed, crying, cringing, eyeball horror, and what's making us happy this week.
From Bollywood To Hollywood: Shattering Stereotypes On The Silver Screen
Priyanka Chopra is the first South Asian woman to play a lead in a network TV drama. She has an advocate in a venture capitalist who has made it her business to meld South Asian and U.S. pop culture.
Actor Jeffrey Tambor On 'Transparent': 'I Loved It From The Very Beginning'
The actor plays a 70-something transgender woman on the Amazon series Transparent. It's a role he loves. As Maura, Tambor says, "I find myself much more vulnerable and I find myself less protective."
'Toy Story' Is 20, And Celebrating With A Special
In the big world of entertainment conglomerates, Pixar is Disney is ABC (sort of), so perhaps it's no surprise there's an ABC special to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pixar's first feature.
Featuring Interview With Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, 'Serial' Season 2 Is (Finally) Here
Bergdahl's story is controversial. There are questions about whether he deserted and about whether the United States should have traded Taliban prisoners in exchange for his freedom.
The Golden Globe Nominations: As Marvelously Weird As Ever
The Golden Globes are the strangest and booziest high-profile awards we've got, and this year's nominees keep the oddball rolling.