Richard Thompson at the Birchmere
In his black jeans, shirt and beret, Richard Thompson takes the stage with an almost military look; his guitar strap could almost be mistaken for an ammunition belt. Though is…
Tuesday TV: Jennifer Beals Finds ‘Proof’
Jennifer Beals, she of "Flashdance" and "The L Word," returns to series TV with "Proof" (FX, 10 p.m.) in which she plays a woman of science who is funded by…
Other Things I’ve Written Lately
Here are some links to some other pieces I’ve written lately: Recalling a local legendary DJ who steered the Soul Train tracks to Annapolis gets some attention in the Smithsonian’s…
Monday TV: Mobsters Return Again
It's the 25th anniversary of "Goodfellas" (AMC, 7 p.m.), one of the perfect gangster movies. So it's accompanied by a new eight-part series "The Making of the Mob: New York"…
Courtney Barnett at The 9:30 Club
How can a sneer, a riff and a witty turn of phrase sound so fresh? They’ve been crucial ingredients for great rock for decades but Australia’s Courtney Barnett makes it…
Sunday TV: ‘Game of Thrones’ Finale
The last two episodes of "Game of Thrones" (HBO, 9 p.m.) have been so spectacular, and have moved the story so far forward, that tonight's season finale may be disappointing…
Shakespeare Theatre Company’s ‘Tartuffe’
It’s surprising that in its 45 years, D.C.’s venerable Shakespeare Theatre Company has yet to produce either of Moliere’s most famous plays. Perhaps, artistic director Michael Kahn, they were waiting…
Saturday TV: Here Comes Mr. Strange
What I've seen of "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norell" (BBC America, 10 p.m.) looks terrific. The seven-part adaptation of Susanna Clarke's best selling novel stars Eddie Marsan and Bertie Carvel…
Playlist 6-12-15
It may have been the most frustrating Friday Night Rock yet, as I spent an hour trying to get the thing to broadcast, but it never did. When I realized…
Friday TV: Third Time Out for ‘Orange’
A third season starts for "Orange is the New Black" (Netflix, streaming) on Mother's Day, which brings with it its own emotional baggage (and more than a few flashbacks). A…