‘Homeland’ Recap: Gettysburg Redress
The question of how “Homeland” would proceed after its major flip last week was answered somewhat in Sunday’s episode, which ended with a blast of violence. At this point, the…
Enlisting the SEAL Team, Through Film
There is no mistaking that there is some great television on tonight regarding contemporary global counterterrrosism. But its name is “Homeland” (Showtime, 9 p.m.). That complex and fictional series is…
Also on Sunday: Black Girls and Boardwalk
Missy Elliott, Keyshia Cole, Dionne Warwick, Janelle Monae, India.Arie, Ciara, SWV, Eric Benet, Eva Longoria and Alicia Keys (pictured) are among the performers appearing on the latest edition of “Black…
Saturday TV: Christmas Movie Already
Three days after Halloween, two days after the first of November and the Day of the Dead comes the first of what will be an onslaught of Yuletide movies. None…
Sandy Benefit Brings ‘Hope and Dreams’ (and Money)
In the end, Bruce Springsteen did not sing “My City’s in Ruin,” which he did for the 9/11 telethon. Nor did he do “Fourth of July, Asbury Park (Sandy).” For…
Friday TV: Recovery and Reba
When there’s a disaster, there’s never a telethon far away. Tonight’s is a hastily-planned affair to aid those affected by the hurricane that just occurred Monday. “Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together”…
Ancient Coins and Paul Ryan
While writing a story recently about the artistic tastes of the presidential candidates for the Washington Post, I started looking into the collecting habits of their running mates as well.…
Thursday TV: Country Awards, ‘Voice’ vs. ‘X Factor’
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, right, return for the fifth time to host The 46th Annual CMA Awards (ABC, 8 p.m.) from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Performers include Jason…
Maybe There’s Just More Material There
It’s not clear which jobs would be plentiful if Mitt Romney gets elected. But comedy writers would apparently have it easy. A new study by the Center for Media and…