Friday: NHL Winter Classic in Tropical Climes
The whole idea of the NHL Winter Classic, where the winter sport is played out of doors, may be undermined by having the action in Miami where highs today are…
Thursday: James Nesbitt in Coben’s ‘Run Away’
James Nesbitt plays a father who’ll do anything to get his daughter back in the new drama “Run Away” (Netflix, streaming, the latest adaptation of Harlan Coben mystery, following their…
Wednesday: Last Day for Year, ‘Stranger Things’
As much as midnight means, the big TV event today may be the series finale of “Stranger Things” (Netflix, 8 p.m.) after nine years and five seasons. And it’s bigger…
Some Other Things I Wrote This Year
Went to a bunch of shows and caught some theater this year, writing for a couple of websites. Here are some links to a sampling of them: A rock review…
Tuesday TV: Ricky Gervais Returns in ‘Mortality’
The comic doesn’t stray from his on-stage uniform of black T-shirt for his latest stand up comedy special, “Ricky Gervais: Mortality” (Netflix, streaming). The ever-shocking story of the Utah mommy…
Capital Radio 12-29-25: Those We Lost This Year
After only a cursory nod to the impending New Year, with just three songs about the end of the year, the last Capital Radio of the year turned its attention…
Monday TV: The Year, According to ABC News
It’s one you may not want to relive: “The Year: 2025” (ABC, 8 p.m.). Though host Robin Roberts seems to be featuring people like the Jonas Brothers, Luke Bryan, K-Pop…
Sunday TV: Grammy Celebration of Latin Music
Wilmer Valderrama and Roselyn Sánchez host the music special “A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music” (CBS, 8 p.m.), featuring performances from Gloria Estefan (above), Angela Aguilar, Michael Bublé, Andrea Bocelli,…
Saturday TV: Pop-Tarts, Toast of Bowl Games
The most entertaining of the college bowl game season will again likely be the Pop-Tarts Bowl from Orlando. Formerly known variously as the Blockbuster Bowl or the Cheez-It Bowl, its…
Film Review: ‘Standout: The Ben Kjar Story’
The documentary “Standout: The Ben Kjar Story” tells the story of a young man in Utah born with the rare craniofacial disorder Crouton Syndrome, who turns a lifetime of bullying…