Jasper Johns for the Holiday
As the nation salutes the flag in its annual salute to the nation, with official ceremonies a few Metro stops away on the National Mall, the deconstructed flags of Jasper Johns…
Remembering Andy Griffith
Every star of a hit comedy in the 50s and 60s was iconic, at least to those who grew up watching them and sorted out what life was supposed to…
Tuesday TV: Ashley Wilkes, ‘Wipeout’
It’s not often that two epics in American film show opposite one another. But tonight it’s “Gone with the Wind” (TCM, 8 p.m.) vs. “Titanic” (More Max, 9 p.m.). Me, I…
Chronicling Performance Art Gaze
Matthew Akers’ perfectly paced film about the performance artist, “Marina Abramovic: The Artist is Present” (HBO, 9 p.m.) follows her preparations for her big retrospective at the Museum of Modern…
Also on Monday: ‘Web Therapy’ Returns, ‘Four Houses’ Begins
The night after an ex-“Friends” cast mate, Matt LeBlanc, began the second season of his acclaimed show, “Episodes,” (Showtime, 9:30 and 10:30 p.m.), Lisa Kudrow begins the second season of…
Sunday TV: ‘Episodes,’ ‘Weeds’ Return
People are just now paying attention to “Episodes” (Showtime, 10:30 p.m.) the wicked sendup of the American TV industry and what they do to British imports. There are still a…
Saturday TV: Bigfoot Brings Two Together
After producing movies like “Dinocroc,” “SuperGator,” “Sharktopus,” “Frankenfish” “Arachnoquake,” and later tonight, “Mega Python vs. Gatoroid” (Syfy, 11 p.m.)., Syfy has no need to combine names for its newest original…
Friday TV: Chasing UFOs, ‘XIII’
It isn’t so much the truth as it is a cool TV show they’re seeking in the new series “Chasing UFOs” (National Geographic Channel, 9 and 10 p.m.). A team…
Managing Sheen’s ‘Management’
Charlie Sheen’s first new sitcom since he imploded his career at “Two and a Half Men” isn’t terrible. But it plays out as if he’s doing penance before a live…
Regarding the Other FX Comedies
The real gem amid the FX comedy lineup is “Louie” (FX, 10:30 p.m.). After a season where Louis C.K.’s comedy took some equally dramatic turns, the third is brimming with…