Thursday TV: A New Branch for ‘Vigil’
A second season starts for the British police procedural “Vigil” (Peacock, streaming) with the team played by Suranne Jones of “Gentleman Jack” and Rose Leslie of “Game of Thrones” now…
Wednesday TV: ‘The New Look’ on Apple TV+
A typically stylish production comes in “The New Look” (Apple TV+, streaming) about the rise of famous Parisian fashion houses out of World War II. Ben Mendelsohn plays Christian Dior;…
Movie Review: ‘Cabrini,’ the Activist Nun
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…
Tuesday TV: Prime Video’s ‘Five Blind Dates’
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…
Capital Radio, 2-12-24: Hearts for Lincoln’s Birthday
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…
Monday TV: When Race Enters the Space Race
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…
Sunday TV: Apparently Some Football Game
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…
Cher, Foreigner Among Rock Hall Nominees
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…
Saturday TV: Super Bowl Soulful Celebration
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,…
Friday TV: ‘Upgraded’ to Rom-Com
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…