It was probably an unintended consequence of television that it killed the circus. Actually, TV didn’t kill every circus. It just undermined Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey, America’s alpha circus for close to a century...

2018

Oct

DOCTOR WHO By David Bianculli

SEASON PREMIERE: In real life, based on what’s been happening lately in the U.S., it might not seem to be such a great time for women’s rights, or female equality. But today, worldwide, there’s this: In the 55-year history of Great Britain’s Doctor Who series, which introduced its character of the body-shifting Doctor way back in 1963, today marks the first time that the role of the intermittently chameleonic Time Lord has been given to a female: In this case, Jodie Whitt

2018

Oct

THE CIRCUS: INSIDE THE WILDEST POLITICAL SHOW ON EARTH By David Bianculli

Once again this week, in trying to track down and give new perspective to breaking Beltway news, Circus co-host John Heilemann lands another key interview. This time, it’s with Kamala Harris, junior Democratic Senator from California.

2018

Oct

THE WALKING DEAD By David Bianculli

SEASON PREMIERE: The Season 9 premiere of this very popular AMC series is called “A New Beginning.” And it can use one, after two lackluster seasons driven (and driven off course) by the bat-wielding Negan. At least this season, there’s a new primary narrative thread to address: the announced departure from the series this season of Andrew Lincoln, who stars as Rick Grimes. For a full review, see David Hinckley's All Along the Watchtower.

2018

Oct

THE DEUCE By David Bianculli

After coming into some fast and sizable cash, Frankie (one of two twin brothers played here by James Franco) is tapped by Candy (Maggie Gyllenhaal) to invest in “Red Hot” – which is her planned X-rated version of the “Little Red Riding Hood” fairy tale. And one of Candy’s on-camera stars. Lori (Emily Meade, pictured) has her eyes on the titular role.

2018

Oct

LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER By David Bianculli

Politically, this past week was a very good one for President Donald Trump. Now let’s see if John Oliver can make sense, or at least a good comic review show, out of it…

2018

Oct

'THE WALKING DEAD' RETURNS WITH A LEAP FORWARD By David Hinckley

Maggie Greene (Lauren Cohan) has noticeably longer hair as The Walking Dead ambles into Season 9 on AMC at 9 p.m. ET Sunday...

2018

Oct

FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS - LIVE IN LONDON By David Bianculli

SPECIAL PREMIERE: I can’t believe it’s been almost a decade, since 2009, that Flight of the Conchords have been on TV, singing their strange songs and acting in their very strange, entertaining manner. And yes, I’ve gotten used to watching Jemaine Clement as one of the supporting players on FX’s fabulous, freaky Legion. But he and his musical partner, Bret McKenzie, are so delightfully droll as the Conchords, I couldn’t be happier that they’re back, singing so

2018

Oct

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE By David Bianculli

Last week’s season premiere will prove unforgettable because of unbilled guest star Matt Damon’s forceful appearance as Brett Kavanaugh. Tonight’s episode, even before it begins, is memorable also, because its guest host is Crazy Rich Asians star Awkwafina – the first female Asian to host SNL since Charlie’s Angels star Lucy Liu appeared in 2000. Musical guest: Travis Scott.

2018

Oct

‘THE VOICE’ STILL LOOKING FOR THE MOST ELUSIVE PRIZE OF ALL: A STAR BEING BORN By Alex Strachan

Never mind the B notes and C notes. It’s the 15th season of The Voice, which means there are 14 previous winners, all vying for the music industry’s attention...

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