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.
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.
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.
How 'Black-ish' Writers Use Universal Storylines To Approach Race
ABC will air the final episode of its hit comedy Black-ish Wednesday night before the season ends for holiday break. Although the show focuses on the upper-middle class Johnson family, its storylines cross race, ethnicity, gender, geography and age. And it's acquired a real following that reflects that. NPR talks with showrunner Kenya Barris and his writers about making a specific experience universal.
'Transparent' Is Transfixing In Season 2
The acclaimed Amazon show about a transgender woman and her dysfunctional family has just returned for a second season. TV critic Eric Deggans praises the show's drama, nuance and complexity.
From 'Scarface' To 'Sopranos': Remembering Character Actor Robert Loggia
Best known for his roles as cops and outlaws, Loggia died Friday from complications related to Alzheimer's disease. He was 85. Originally broadcast in 1987.