Thursday TV: Another ‘Star Trek’ Spinoff
Yet another spinoff -- the 10th! -- of the old 60s series, “Star Trek: Prodigy” (Paramount+, streaming) is an animated one that probably has most connection to “Star Trek: Voyager,”…
Some Other Things I’ve Written Lately
Here are some other things I've written lately: Celebrating the new Laurie Anderson exhibit at the Hirshhorn Museum, with comments from the artist, for SmithsonianMagazine.com.A review of a play about…
Wednesday TV: Netflix Thriller ‘Hypnotic’
Kate Siegel, Jason O’Mara and Dule Hill star in the new thriller “Hypnotic” (Netflix, streaming) about a hypnosis patient who discovers some deadly side effects. “Behind the Monsters” (Shudder, streaming)…
Film Review: ‘The Last Days of Capitalism’
“The Last Days of Capitalism” is the wonkier-than-necessary title of Adam Mervis’ latest film. Its two characters do discuss and demonstrate some of the ups and downs of the free…
Tuesday TV: ‘American Veteran’ Saluted
The new four-part documentary series “American Veteran” (PBS, 9 p.m.) collects stories of those who served, how it affected them, and their life after discharge. Game show host and former…
Monday TV: A Whole New Different ‘4400’
The new “4440” (CW, 9 p.m.) is a a wholesale remake of the USA sci-fi series “The 4,400” that ran from 2004 to 2007. The new version does more than…
Sunday TV: ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Back
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” (HBO, 10:40 p.m.) returns for its 11th season and all is right with the world. It comes alongside the fifth and final season of “Insecure” (HBO, 10…
Saturday TV: Cable Premiere for ‘Minari’
The sweet, Oscar-nominated “Minari” (Showtime, 9 p.m.) about a Korean-American family trying to farm in the Ozark, featuring so many strong performances, finally makes its premium cable debut. Its only…
Friday TV: Yet Another Alien ‘Invasion’
Another big, expensive sci-fi series begins tonight with “Invasion” (Apple TV+, streaming) about a big alien invasion hitting all points of the globe at once (which is also a good…
Thursday TV: ‘Introducing, Selma Blair’
The actress Selma Blair takes up her most vulnerable role in Rachel Fleit’s documentary “Introducing, Selma Blair” (Discovery+, streaming) in which the actress from “Cruel Intentions” and “Legally Blonde” shares…