Roky Erickson Back on the Road
Roky Erickson lumbered on stage Monday at D.C.’s Rock n Roll Hotel as his young backup band, led by his son, were already playing an odd variant of “Bo Diddley.”…
Fishing for Truth in ‘Catfish’ the Series
The unusual Sundance hit about a guy who goes out with a camera to finally meet the woman with whom he was smitten, only to be surprised what he finds,…
Monday TV: Oliver Stone’s Untold History
He’s been criticized for re-arranging history in his feature films; now he presents a full-on retelling of history in his own terms. “Oliver Stone’s Untold History of the United States”…
‘Boardwalk Empire’: Nucky’s Daze
In an unintended scene of poignancy, this week’s Boardwalk Empire began with the doubly-affecting scenes of tragic aftermath. Just as the present day city struggles to clean up after devastation,…
Sunday TV: One Giant Leap for Red Bull
Amid the natural disasters and big elections of recent weeks, there was one news event that stood out for its sheer audacity and wonder: The record setting 102,800-foot jump from…
Washing Its Political Farce Down with Milk
Now that election’s over, the grating ads have disappeared, the number of yard signs are fading and the sharp edged political humor on “Saturday Night Live” has dulled as well.…
Saturday TV: ‘Wedding Band,’ The Series
There’s something deeply cynical about running all the wedding shows and find-a-gown series on weekend nights when most potential brides would be out on dates. Add to all of them…
Friday TV: Another Traveling Chef
Days after he completed his run on “No Reservations” and weeks before he starts a new show on CNN, Anthony Bourdain appears in a third show, this one with Momofuku…
Dueling Elimination Shows
Say what you will about the wisdom of the electorate, but the people who vote in singing show aren’t as understandable. There are no exit polls for those who cast…
Thursday TV: Dogs Can Be Heroes
The thing about the winners in the American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards (Hallmark, 8 p.m.): They never talk too long in their acceptance speeches. Kristen Chenoweth hosts the event…