This 2016 movie is directed by Tom Ford with a strong and intentional emphasis on the visuals – partly because Amy Adams stars as a high-end art dealer, and looks like a work of art herself. But beneath her frosty canvas is a seething mystery, which is what this film is all about. Jake Gyllenhaal co-stars as an author who may, or may not, have the key to her inner mystery.

2018

May

ATLANTA By David Bianculli

This new episode goes back in time, to a previous decade – specifically, to middle school. To think as a TV critic, and to quote Mark Twain from the closing line of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, I can only say, “I been there before.” Watching TV, and Everybody Hates Chris.

2018

May

SEASON 3 OF 'COLONY' TOUCHES DOWN By David Hinckley

The good guys face some serious trouble when USA’s apocalypse drama Colony returns...But at least they're well rested...

2018

May

NOVA WONDERS By David Bianculli

The question asked tonight on NOVA Wonders is “What’s Living In You?,” which promises to cover such internally interesting topics as probiotics and tapeworms – but I haven’t previewed this episode, so that’s only a gut feeling. Check local listings.

2018

May

THE AMERICANS By David Bianculli

Elizabeth’s mission gets both more urgent and more dangerous, and results in her calling in an unexpected person as reinforcement.

2018

May

BEING SERENA By David Bianculli

SERIES PREMIERE: Serena Williams opens up her home, and her heart, in this new documentary reality series, which aims to show what makes the tennis champion tick. And as anyone knows who’s watched this particular athlete compete, Serena usually hits wherever she aims.

2018

May

BROCKMIRE By David Bianculli

Hank Azaria continues his “redemption rally,” as the new voice of the Atlanta Braves AAA team. But even there, he’s got issues, and problems – and, even at that level, ambitious adversaries.

2018

May

FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE By David Bianculli

No, it’s not a slow news week. (When was the last one of those, really? What year?) So yes, Samantha Bee, once again, will have plenty to buzz about…

2018

May

MICHELLE WOLF AT THE DOOR, BUT HER BEST SNARLS WERE SAVED FOR LAST AT THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' DINNER By Ed Bark

The detractors and defenders of Michelle Wolf continue to pile up like a chain collision on a slippery freeway...

2018

May

THE VOICE By David Bianculli

Tonight’s the night one of the Top 11 gets eliminated – unless he or she pulls off a live performance so impressive and impassioned it inspires one of the judges to grant an instant reprieve. Otherwise, the winnowing continues, as we head to the inevitable Top 10. And beyond…

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