'Ethos' Examines Divides Between Rich, Poor And Secular, Religious
The new eight-part Netflix miniseries — Ethos — is making waves in Turkey for its ambitious look at the social and economic divides in Turkish society.
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Best TV Of 2020: Great Shows Brought Us Together In A Difficult, Distanced Year
COVID-19 precautions kept us physically apart, but Fresh Air TV critic David Bianculli says shows such as Schitt's Creek, Better Call Saul, Fargo and Lovecraft Country provided virtual connection.
Filmmaker Details Investigation That Identified Alleged Pam Am Flight 103 Bomb-Maker
Ken Dornstein talks about how his 2015 documentary led to the recent indictment of Abu Agela Mas'ud as the man suspected of making the bomb that took down Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.
Shonda Rhimes Debuts A Romantic Drama, Set In 19th Century England, On Netflix
Grey's Anatomy and Scandal creator Shonda Rhimes will debut her first series for Netflix on Christmas Day. Bridgerton features storytelling techniques that have become hallmarks of Rhimes' style.
'Big Bang Theory' Star On Her New Miniseries
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with actor Kaley Cuoco about her new miniseries, The Flight Attendant. It's a twisty caper that starts when her character wakes up next to a murdered man.
'Late Night' Comic Amber Ruffin On Her New Show — And Telling Jokes Seth Meyers Can't
The Late Night writer and performer hosts The Amber Ruffin Show on NBC's streaming service, Peacock. "I've earned (hopefully) enough grace to do whatever I want," she says of her new hosting gig.
NPR Critics Pick Their Favorite TV From A Strange 2020
If you could watch it at home in 2020, it's here — four NPR critics give their picks for the best in streaming or broadcast TV in a year when current events turned the industry upside down.
Christopher Nolan Calls Warner Bros.' Shift To Streaming New Movies 'A Great Danger'
In an interview with NPR, the blockbuster director said the studio's decision to stream movies on HBO Max on the day of their release will hurt the people who work in the movie industry.
The Best Of Television In 2020
NPR TV critic Eric Deggans gives us his picks for best the TV programs of 2020 and a few more specific things viewers might want to seek out.
'Wolfwalkers' Is A Rich, Densely Packed Visual Feast
The story is simple, the themes surprisingly complex, and the hand-drawn animation is stunning in this stylish tale of a young girl yearning for freedom.