Television

Malina Weissman and Louis Hynes play the older Baudelaire children, and Presley Smith is their baby sister in The Series of Unfortunate Events on Netflix.

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'Series Of Unfortunate Events' On Netflix Will Charm And Delight

1:53pm January 13, 2017

by David Bianculli

Daniel Handler has adapted his popular children's book series for Netflix. Critic David Bianculli says A Series Of Unfortunate Events is "one of the best new TV shows in a long time."

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Jamie Lynch and Emily Hahn both figured in a surprising ending to Thursday night's Top Chef.

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The Ethics Of Judges' Table: A 'Top Chef' Quandary

12:57pm January 13, 2017

by Linda Holmes

Ethics show up in the strangest places. Thursday night, Top Chef took a trip into a very gray area of competition.

Katherine G Johnson (Taraji P. Henson) as Katherine G. Johnson and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) in Hidden Figures.

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Hidden Figures' And 'One Day At A Time'

7:00am January 13, 2017

by Linda Holmes

This week, the women of NASA and the women of a Netflix reboot both get lots of attention, and we close the show with what's making us happy this week.

Tracee Ellis Ross won the award for Best Actress in a Comedy TV series for her role in Black-ish, at the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday.

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Small Batch Edition: The Golden Globes

1:39pm January 09, 2017

by Linda Holmes

In this brief edition of Pop Culture Happy Hour, we talk about speeches, awards, Donald Glover's suit, Jimmy Fallon's monologue, and lots more.

'La La Land' Breaks Golden Globe Record; Trump Mentioned Often

8:31am January 09, 2017

by Mandalit del Barco

La La Land was a big winner at Sunday night's Golden Globe awards. So was Moonlight, and the TV series The People v. O.J. Simpson. Plus, the stars had plenty to say about President-elect Trump.

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When The TV Industry Doesn't Reflect Its Audience, Critics Ask The Tough Questions

8:40am January 08, 2017

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Variety's Maureen Ryan has been critical of how rape is portrayed on TV. She says writers' rooms should reflect its diverse audience — especially when it comes to approach such sensitive topics.

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Cuban-Americans Take Spotlight In Netflix Reboot Of 'One Day At A Time'

6:16pm January 06, 2017

by Eric Deggans

Netflix releases a new take on an old show, Norman Lear's One Day at a Time. This time, the show follows a Cuban-American family.

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Benedict Cumberbatch plays the famed detective on Masterpiece Mystery! Presents Sherlock.

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Sherlock' And The Entertainers We've Lost

11:32am January 06, 2017

by Stephen Thompson

We dive into the hit show starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, then celebrate Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, George Michael and others. And, as always, What's Making Us Happy this week.

Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly is leaving the network for NBC News, where she will host two new shows along with participating in breaking and political news coverage. She's shown here on Jan. 28, 2016, before the start of the Republican presidential primary

Megyn Kelly Is Leaving Fox News To Join NBC News

4:38pm January 03, 2017

by Laura Wagner

Kelly's decision to move to NBC, a network that President-elect Donald Trump and some conservative pundits have branded as "liberal," isn't a complete surprise.

'Celebrity Apprentice' Returns With Schwarzenegger In Charge

7:36am January 03, 2017

by Eric Deggans

After Donald Trump starred on NBC's The Celebrity Apprentice, a new host takes over the boardroom. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as the show shifts from Trump Tower to sunny Los Angeles.

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