On Tonight: The Mess of ‘Liz & Dick’
On its face, it wouldn’t seem such a strange thing to cast Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor. Both were child stars who turned into alluring young women, who were forever…
Also on Sunday: Soul Train Awards, ‘Treme’ Ends
“Soul Train” founder Don Cornelius, who died earlier this year, is the natural honoree during “Soul Train Awards ’12” (BET, 9 p.m.). But New Edition will also be honored. Cedric…
Sufjan’s Christmas Singalong Tour Stop
Sufjan Stevens is one of those guys who really gets into the holidays. He produces a new five-song EP for friends every season and every few years or so boxes…
Saturday TV: ‘Little Women’ Yule Style
The old Charles Dickens “Christmas Carol” is getting pretty warn out this time of year, so instead, here’s a holiday adaptation of Louisa May Alcott with “The March Sisters at…
Larry Hagman, 1931-2012
Sad to hear of the death of Larry Hagman at the age of 81 Friday from complications of cancer. The longtime TV star was just enjoying a career comeback by…
Friday TV: ‘Killer Karaoke,’ Odd Animal Pals
For those sick of singing competitions, “Killer Karaoke” (truTV,9 p.m.) may be just the antedote. Hosted by Steve O of “Jackass,” it invites singers to perform only to throw “Fear…
Britney’s Turkey Day
Britney Spears is no longer the only judge to still have her team intact on “The X Factor.” After another double elimination Thursday, in which she lost two of her…
That Weird Thanksgiving Parade
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a weird parade, unlike any you’re likely to see in real life. It’s not just the balloons either, it’s the weird performances they pause…
Thursday TV: ‘Bad’ Turns 25, Parade is 86
The big Thanksgiving helping tonight comes in the form of Spike Lee’s documentary on the making of the follow up to the biggest album in history. “Michael Jackson: BAD 25”…
Familiar Faces Behind Beards in ‘Lincoln’
“Lincoln” is certainly a grand piece of filmmaking, from its detailed sets and beard wrangling, to Daniel Day Lewis’ thoughtful performance, Tony Kushner’s nimble script. One could imagine oneself transformed…