Before its current popular usage, “Nevertheless, she persisted” could certainly have been applied to Francesca Cabrini, a 19th century nun from what is now Northern Italy. Determined, organized, successful in…
From Australia comes “Five Blind Dates” (Prime Video, streaming) a new film about a woman who learns that her future can be told in one of her next five blind…
Lincoln’s birthday brought a handful of songs that mention Abe and I was surprised I couldn’t find more. But Valentine’s Day is imminent — and there were more than three…
A great untold story is found in the new documentary “The Space Race” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.), about racial barriers to jet pilots of color and would be astronauts. Talkative…
TV’s — and sport’s — biggest, bloated event, Super Bowl LVIII, dominates the day, direct from Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium. Coverage begins at 6 p.m. for the eventual game of…
The 2024 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced Saturday, not at the hall in Cleveland or a rock club in New York, but at the…
Earth, Wind & Fire, Kirk Franklin, Rachel Platten, Robin Thicke, Mickey Guyton, T-Pain, Mary Mary and the NFL Players Choir perform at the 25th anniversary Super Bowl Soulful Celebration (CBS,…
Camila Mendes plays an intern who meets a handsome man (Archie Renaux) when she is “Upgraded” (Prime Video, streaming) to first class on a plane. The problem is that she’s…
The adaptation of David Nicholls’ bestselling romance, previously made into a 2011 Anne Hathaway bill, is stretched out in the new limited series “One Day” (Netflix, streaming), starring Leo Woodall…
Need a new cult documentary to binge? From France comes the four part “Raēl: The Alien Prophet” (Netflix, streaming), about the UFO-inspired religious cult from a guy formerly known as…