On Tonight: The Woodman Gets a Bio
Though he’s turned out scores of films in a career as one of America’s finest filmmakers, Woody Allen has certainly been a reluctant subject for any biography. When he finally…
Also on Sunday: Music Awards, ‘Boardwalk’ Goes to Belfast
Look for Adele, left, to win big on the “2011 American Music Awards” (ABC, 8 p.m.) from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. She's got the most nominations for what…
Saturday TV: Donald Glover Standup, Natalie Wood Resurrection
Aside from news that his sitcom “Community” will go on hiatus soon until spring, it’s been a pretty good week for Donald Glover, left. A new hip hop album came…
Friday TV: Women Who Rock, Regis Who Leaves
From Bessie Smith to the newly inducted Joan Jett “Women Who Rock” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) ties into the similarly named exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall…
Thursday TV: Relearning a Native Tongue, Regis Farewells
Another good story with which to weigh the traditional portraits of Native Americans that come around Thanksgiving time is Anne Makepeace’s remarkable film about a New England tribe that tries…
On TV Tonight: A Turkey’s Life, ‘Modern Family’
Joe Hutto is a naturalist who likes to imprint himself on wildlife – making them think he’s the mother for a time. He did it with deer, who hang around…
Tuesday TV: Nazi Hunting, Revived Jousters, Storage War
How to answer something as devastating as the genocide of World War II? Freed Jews initially went on wildcat acts of revenge against Germany that involved poisoning water supplies. But…
Hope Fading on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Low scores and relative obscurity are conspiring to make Hope Solo the next to leave “Dancing with the Stars.” With a total of 49 out of a possible 70 points…
Monday TV: Dogs That Save, A Headhuntress
There’s a reason humans love their pets so. In some instances the unconditional love of the animals can be lifesaving. Such are the stories covered on the new series “Saved”…
New to Reality TV: ‘All-American Muslim’
If TLC has any connection whatsoever to its original initials – The Learning Channel – it might be to let us learn about unusual people. Part of its approach echoes…