A notably fleshy Richard Dreyfuss, now 68, has let himself grow into the role of the world’s most notorious, pear-shaped Ponzi schemer. Very ably assisted by Blythe Danner as his wife, Ruth, Dreyfuss inhabits Bernie Madoff...

2016

Feb

'MADOFF' IS AAA RATED: ARROGANT, AMORAL AND ALL-AROUND NARCISSIST By David Hinckley

You’d think that Bernard Madoff, who built the biggest Ponzi scheme in history might be a complex, nuanced, fascinating man. In an evil sort of way. You’d be wrong...

2016

Feb

AMERICAN IDOL By David Bianculli

The cutting becomes even more fast and furious, as the judges make fast decisions and the losing contestants tend to get furious. But there’s no other way to get to the week’s stated goal at arriving at the Top 24 – so here we go, eliminating ruthlessly. And that’s only one elimination, by saying goodbye to a contestant named Ruth…

2016

Feb

MADOFF By David Bianculli

MINISERIES PREMIERE. Part 1 of 3. Richard Dreyfuss stars as Bernie Madoff, and Blythe Danner as his wife Ruth Madoff, in this four-hour dramatization of the infamously untrustworthy financial advisor. For a full review, see David Hinckley’s All Along the Watchtower. Concludes tomorrow night.

2016

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AMERICAN CRIME By David Bianculli

In tonight’s episode, Taylor is forced to explain not only what happened, but why, on the night of the attack – which is a subject he’s been avoiding from the very beginning. Tonight, in the seventh episode of this second season of American Crime, we finally learn why.

2016

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MAN SEEKING WOMAN By David Bianculli

In this week’s episode, Josh (Jay Baruschel) finds himself surrounded by people so smart, they look like those big-brained aliens from the original Star Trek series. Or, at least, that’s the way they look to Josh… and on this show, that’s what’s most important…

2016

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COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE By David Bianculli

SEASON FINALE: In the last outing for this current season of C3 – or, if I have to type the whole title, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee – Jerry Seinfeld’s guest passenger, and beverage-drinker, is Will Ferrell. And wait until you see the car Seinfeld has selected for the occasion. Spoiler Alert! No, I mean really. Spoiler Alert: This car comes equipped with a spoiler!

2016

Feb

CRITIC CONFESSES: WHY HE'S A SUCKER FOR 'SUITS' (AND DONNA) By David Hinckley

I admit it. I’m still a sucker for Suits. USA’s lawyer drama has a big reveal coming up this week. We will learn who ratted out Mike Ross...

2016

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CARPOOL KARAOKE GOES VIRAL By Jim Davis

Out for a drive, Late Night comic James Corden spots Chris Martin looking for a ride to San Francisco to perform with Coldplay in the Super Bowl 50 halftime show...

2016

Feb

WHY THOSE 30-SECOND SUPER BOWL ADS EXPAND LIKE A MUTANT CHICKEN'S HEART By David Hinckley

If you watch the Super Bowl to see the ads, pretty soon you may not have to watch the Super Bowl at all... more and more ads are being released online before the game...

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