Tuesday TV: Fight for Immigration Reform
As immigration reform becomes a seemingly intractable issue in the presidential primary race, a fascinating film on what people have been trying to do behind closed doors in Washington on…
Other Things I’ve Written Lately
Here are some other things I’ve written lately: A visit to a show at the Hirshhorn Museum about futuristic works of Italian influence for SmithsonianMagazine.com. A comparison of two artists…
Monday TV: Finding Atlantis Again
If you’ve been to the Greek island of Santorini, you might think it’s paradise. But according to geologist Martin Pepper, it might be something else — where the most famous…
Rockers On Tour with Books Not Guitars
Elvis Costello and Patti Smith both made it to town on tour this week, less encumbered than they’ve ever been. There were no trucks, no equipment and no roadies on…
Sunday TV: Oprah Looks at ‘Belief’
“You get enlightenment! You get enlightenment! You get enlightenment!” Oprah Winfrey’s guided tour to world religion "Belief" (OWN, 8 p.m.) isn’t quite like that. She’s thinking more of “Planet Earth”…
Saturday TV: Amy Schumer Wallows In It
Wrapping up a stellar year, with an Emmy nominated show, a hit movie and last week’s “SNL” hosting debut, what should have been a triumphant standup performance, “Amy Schumer: Live…
Playlist 10-16-15
Started with a couple of Bettyes, one of whom was in town Thursday. Also in town that night was Elvis Costello, on his book tour, so I played a few…
Friday TV: ‘The Knick’ Comes A’ Knockin’
Not since “Boardwalk Empire” has there been such a meticulously detailed, brutally entertaining portrait of the American past as “The Knick” (Cinemax, 10 p.m.), certainly the best series ever associated…
Thursday TV: Nathan is Back for You
The dour, deadpan Nathan Fielder returns help people by suggesting crazy ideas with a straight face, one one of TV’s most unusual shows, the hilarious “Nathan for You” (Comedy Central,…
Wednesday TV: No Pinky but ‘The Brain’
Hoping to do for the noggin what "Cosmos" did for the stars, the six episode series "The Brain with Dr. David Eagleman" (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings) is off to…