‘Bridgerton’: The Raunchy Regency Romp from Shonda Rhimes
'Bridgerton' is a sumptuous and utterly bingeable pleasure.
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Have Yourself a Streaming Little Christmas
This year, with so many of us spending the season safe at home, it’s a great time to revisit childhood treasures, rewatch classic titles, or discover new ones.
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‘Farewell Amor’: An Immigrant Family of Strangers’ Story
'Farewell Amor' begins at New York’s JFK airport. Walter is waiting for the arrival of his wife, Esther and teenaged daughter Sylvia. They’ve been apart for 17 years, since Sylvia was a baby. Other than phone calls, she doesn’t know her father. They all realize that they’ve become strangers.
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Happy Birthday, Emily Dickinson! Celebrate the Poems and the Poet, On Demand
Later this week, December 10, will be Emily Dickinson’s birthday. Her prolific work and her reclusive life have inspired readers and writers for more than a century.
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‘HAPPIEST SEASON’: CHRISTMAS IN THE CLOSET
Historically, holiday movies have been about white heterosexual women finding love in time for Christmas in the arms of white heterosexual men. Hopefully, 'Happiest Season' will pave the way for more (and better) LGBTQ+ stories possible in the future.
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‘The Crown and the Windsors’: Royally Entertaining
Season four of 'The Crown' may well be the series’ most ambitious to date. And it comes at a most welcome time. As we head into winter and new stay-at-home orders, we can take comfort in the steadiness of an institution as unwavering — for better or worse — as the British monarchy.
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‘The Queen’s Gambit’: Netflix and Thrill
'The Queen’s Gambit' is one of the best things we’ve seen in a long time. It’s smart, gorgeous, moving, and — against all odds — thrilling.
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Progress Isn’t Pretty in ‘Misbehaviour’
'Misbehaviour' tells parallel stories about two sets of young women trying to improve things. Both the feminists and the contestants want more and better opportunities — they’re just using diametrically opposed methods of getting there.
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In Dark Times, PBS Celebrates Broadway
PBS offers a bittersweet tribute, once again hosting “Broadway’s Best” on Friday evenings throughout November. In this fourth season, the public television network will showcase two acclaimed stage productions, a fascinating behind-the-scenes documentary, and a legendary leading lady in concert.
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Netflix Revisits Manderley in New Film Rebecca
Whether it was a deliberate choice or a happy coincidence, I think the new 'Rebecca’s' raison d’etre is actually Kristin Scott Thomas as Mrs. Danvers.
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‘What the Constitution Means to Me’:
Heidi Schreck vs. The Founding Fathers
'What the Constitution Means to Me' will enlighten you on Constitutional theory. It will also deliver solid entertainment, heartfelt personal stories, sublime performances, and a taste of what we lost when live theater was shuttered seven months ago.
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‘The 40-Year-Old-Version’ Lives Up to Her Potential
Writer, director, producer, and star Radha Blank’s semi-autobiography of an artist’s early midlife crisis is smart and funny and simply great entertainment.
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‘The Glorias’ — “Are We There Yet?”
'The Glorias,' an ambitious biopic, should have enjoyed a fruitful art house run, but like so many titles this year has just launched via video on demand. It’s based on Steinem’s 2015 bestselling memoir, 'My Life on the Road.'
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‘I Am Woman’ — Not as Strong as it Might Have Been
'I Am Woman' is a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours. But it lacks the drama and depth of other rockstar biopics.
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: An American Superhero — On the Bench and On the Screen
'On the Basis of Sex' and 'RBG' are entertaining and educational. The two films end on the same note — Ginsburg, although in her 80s, still had work to do.
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