Miley: Moving Beyond It on ‘SNL’
The cold open of "Saturday Night Live" had creatures in the bleak future of 2045 recalling back at what caused the downfall of America. Was it the government shutdown? Obamacare?…
Saturday TV: When Ali Wouldn’t Fight
The title of the new TV movie "Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight" (HBO, 8 p.m.) might be a little misleading, especially on a night when some fans expect to see actual…
Friday TV: Shakespeare’s Rising Kings
The great thing about Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Part II" is that you don't have to have seen part one to enjoy the rise of Prince Hal in the days of…
Thursday TV: Forgettable New Family Fare
Sad that what was once network TV's bright spot for smart comedies is now wallowing in the easy (and largely unfunny) waters of domestic sitcoms. Where once "30 Rock" and…
Bolstering ‘The Bridge’ for Next Season
After appearing to have gone off the tracks only a few weeks ago, "The Bridge" turned around again last week in a perfectly realized episode, returning focus on the central…
Shoving Blood into Water on ‘Survivor’
"Survivor: Blood vs. Water" lived up to its odd name Wednesday as the tribe of returning players often went one-on-one against loved ones and relatives in the sumo-style immunity challenge:…
Wednesday TV: New ‘Ironside,’ ‘Super Fun’
Other than the name and the wheelchair, there's nothing much about the new "Ironside" (NBC, 10 p.m.) to connect to the Raymond Burr series of years. Rather, it's a cynical…
Nearing End of Blind Auditions on ‘Voice’
At the end of just two weeks of what most people think is the most enjoyable part of "The Voice," the blind auditions, most coaches have nearly competed assembling their…
Theater Review: ‘Red Speedo’ at Studio
"Red Speedo," a taut play about athletic competition at Studio Lab, itself begins with its own athletic contest: climbing several flights of stairs to the performance space. Once up there,…
Tuesday TV: ‘Latino Americans’ Finale
Largely overlooked in its premiere run, and destined to deservedly live in classrooms forevermore, "Latino Americans" (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings) runs its final two episodes, covering the legacy…