FOX's 'NeXt' Is Pretty Chill For A Techno-Thriller
A tech CEO (John Slattery) blows the whistle on his own in A.I., which has gained sentience and set out to destroy the human race in FOX's agreeably cheesy techno-thriller.
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Ethan Hawke On Playing John Brown, Early Fame, And Making A Friend Of Fear
Hawke plays the 19th-century abolitionist in the new Showtime series, The Good Lord Bird. He explains why early success isn't always a blessing, and describes the anxiety he's faced later in life.
Megan Thee Stallion Protests Breonna Taylor Ruling On 'SNL'
One of the biggest stars in hip-hop used her appearance on Saturday Night Live to call out Kentucky attorney general Daniel Cameron.
From Podcast To TV, 'Song Exploder' Pops
A four-part limited series version of the Song Exploder podcast debuts on Netflix Friday. The series examines the creative process behind one song each episode.
'Emily In Paris' Is A Painless And Pretty Frolic (And That's About It)
Darren Star, who created Younger and Sex And The City, has a new show on Netflix about a young woman who heads to France for the job of her dreams.
Hysterical And Historical 'Comedy Store' Takes You Inside The LA Stand-Up Scene
Showtime's five-part documentary about the famed Los Angeles club contains plenty of laughs. But it also says a lot about fame, about the drive to succeed, competition and friendship.
'SNL' Star Bowen Yang Discusses Diversity, Queer Identity On Show
NPR's Sam Sanders recently caught up with comedian Bowen Yang. They talk comedy, the upcoming season of Saturday Night Live, and navigating queer and Asian identity on the show.
A Nigerian Finds Hard Truths — And Hope — In Netflix Series On Nigeria
Ifeanyi Nsofor reviews the documentary series, Journey Of An African Colony, which confronts a painful past — including involvement in the slave trade — and celebrates the nation's independence.
How Do You Make People Laugh During A Pandemic?
The producers of comedy news shows in Brazil and the U.S. compare notes on how to make humor amid the pandemic. They find many similar problems and solutions.
Ethan Hawke Brings Abolitionist John Brown's Story To Life
Ethan Hawke plays John Brown and Daveed Diggs is Frederick Douglas in Showtime's version of James McBride's novel: The Good Lord Bird, which debuts Sunday.