The Next Edition of NatGeo ‘Genius:’ Antonio Banderas as Pablo Picasso
When National Geographic Channel debuted its anthology series “Genius” last year depicting the life of Albert Einstein, it was an ambitious project and a huge roll of the dice for the cable network. But “Genius,” which was NatGeo’s first-ever scripted series, struck chords on many levels, with audiences, with the industry– not surprisingly due to its provenance – with critics and with awards voters. The program was nominated for...
GI Jews: World War II Stories of Battling Bigotry Uncovered in New PBS Documentary
GI Jews. Unlike GI Joes, it’s not a term commonly used when speaking about members of the military. But it is the attention-grabbing title of a new feature-length documentary focusing on the more than 550,000 American Jews – men and women – who served their country during World War II. Among those veterans are prominent citizens including comedy legends Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks, authors Norman Mailer and J.D. Salinger and former...
Final Season of ‘The Americans’ Plays Out Against Real-World Russian Intrigue
Talk about collusion, and you might think that the showrunners of FX’s “The Americans” somehow timed the premiere of their sixth and final season to coincide with the nearly constant barrage of headlines about Russia in the news. The new chapters of the acclaimed spy drama, starring Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys as undercover Russian spies Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, are set in 1987 on the eve of arms talks between the...
‘Three Billboards’ Reigns at BAFTA Awards Along with Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
The BAFTA Awards are the British version of the Oscars, but this year the participants followed in the footsteps of those at the Golden Globes by wearing all black in solidarity with the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements. There were two notable exceptions: Princess Kate, who in keeping with royal protocol not taking a political stand wore a dark green gown with black piping, and actress Frances McDormand, outfitted in a black, red and...
‘Lady Bird,’ ‘The Post,’ ‘Mudbound,’ ‘The Good Doctor’ and ‘Big Bang’ Win Top Humanitas Prizes
It may outwardly have the look and feel of other awards shows, especially occurring as it does in the midst of the winter awards season, but the Humanitas Prize ceremonies hold a special place in the hearts of the Hollywood creative community. The message of the prizes bestowed by the nonprofit organization Humantas to those who create television programs and films exploring our common humanity is perhaps more resonant in these times...
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