'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.
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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.
'The Boys In The Band': Raging Gracefully
Netflix's adaptation of Mart Crowley's 1968 play about a gay birthday party that goes off the rails features hard liquor, sharp tongues and broad types.
NPR's Fall TV Preview: 23 Suggestions For What To Watch Next
It feels like a minor miracle that there are so many high-quality shows coming to the small screen this season. Four NPR critics share their picks to keep you entertained during a challenging year.
Michelle Buteau On Her Long Career And New Netflix Special
Host Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to comedian Michelle Buteau about her new Netflix special, Wecome to Buteaupia.
Kal Penn On New Show Meant To Empower Young Voters
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to actor Kal Penn about his new TV show aimed at Millennial and Gen Z voters, called Kal Penn Approves This Message.