The two most powerful women in this tale, Margaret and Queen Elizabeth, begin jockeying for position in a serious way, plotting against each other in hopes of establishing themselves royally under the new order...

2013

Oct

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE By David Bianculli

Bruce Willis is this week’s guest host – and the musical guest is Katy Perry, who follows, and shouldn’t have a hard time trying to outdo, last week’s musical guest, Miley Cyrus...

2013

Oct

BALDWIN IS 'UP LATE' By Eric Gould

Alec Baldwin's new MSNBC show, Up Late, has the actor hosting in-depth interviews with celebrities and politicians. Seen here in his premiere episode last night, he hosts New York City mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio..

2013

Oct

2013 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES By David Bianculli

We’re on to the Championship Series, beginning with tonight’s first game in the National League Championship battle. On one side, with home-field advantage for the starter, the St. Louis Cardinals, who just made it by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth and final game of its playoff series two days ago. On the other side: the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are more rested.

2013

Oct

GREAT PERFORMANCES: "THE HOLLOW CROWN" By David Bianculli

For this production of Henry V, the finale in this kingly history cycle by William Shakespeare, Tom Hiddleston has inherited the crown, and gone from Prince Hal to King Henry V. And it’s a final play just as compelling as the others in this new TV version, which makes my viewing recommendation an easy one: once more unto the breach, dear friends… Check local listings.

2013

Oct

HORROR OF DRACULA By David Bianculli

One year after playing the Creature in a Hammer Studios version of Frankenstein, actor Christopher Lee hit the jackpot by playing a different monster from classic genre literature. This 1958 movie was the first time Lee donned the count’s cowl to play Dracula, marking the first of many such screen vehicles, and a significant shift in the way audiences perceived the undead character – from sinister to seductive. All I can say, after eating up all these movies as a kid, is: Fangs for t

2013

Oct

OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL By David Bianculli

This 2013 movie disappointed in both its box-office receipts and its critical reception – but as a TV premiere on a Friday night, it’s an acceptable diversion, even if only for its beautiful set direction. James Franco stars as the Wizard (a role that earned him less than magical reviews), with a strong supporting cast of actresses: Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz and Mila Kunis.

2013

Oct

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER By David Bianculli

Well, this week’s show won’t suffer from a lot of awkward silences, at least. The midshow guest is Oliver Stone, and one of the panelists is Chris Matthews. Imagine the average Words Per Minute count on one of their exchanges...

2013

Oct

SHOWMAN SCHLATTER TO RECEIVE VIDEOFEST KOVACS AWARD By Ed Bark

George Schlatter enjoys his Emmys, but took more joy in honoring others. He'll be presented the Dallas VideoFest’s Kovacs Award on Friday, Oct. 11...

2013

Oct

ALICE HOLES UP ANEW IN 'WONDERLAND' By Ed Bark

ABC's last new fall series spins its fairytales as a spin-off of Once Upon A Time...

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