Bridget Everett Shines in HBO’s Disarmingly Earnest Dramedy Somebody Somewhere
A TV review of the new HBO dramedy starring Bridget Everett.
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The HistoryMakers Program, Entertainment Makers: On Screen and Behind the Scenes, Streams Today, January 13th, at 8pm CT
An article about the HistoryMakers program, EntertainmentMakers: On Screen and Behind the Scenes, which streams Thursday, January 13th, at 8pm CT.
HBO’s Euphoria Comes Into Its Own in Darker, Stronger Second Season
A review of the second season of Euphoria, now playing on HBO.
Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, to Receive 2022 Lincoln Leadership Prize
An article about Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, being announced as the 2022 recipient of the Lincoln Leadership Prize to be awarded April 28.
Maria Ewing, American Opera Star, Takes Her Final Bow (1950-2022)
A tribute to Maria Ewing, the talented American opera star whose racial background inspired her actress daughter Rebecca Hall to make her debut as director in her film, “Passing.”
Creepy Archive 81 Wants to be Your Winter TV Obsession
A review of Netflix’s Archive 81.
HBO Max’s Peacemaker Continues Twisted Saga of Suicide Squad
A review of HBO Max’s Peacemaker series, a spin-off of James Gunn’s Suicide Squad.
A Fearless Critic: Michael Wilmington (1946-2022)
A tribute to film critic Michael Wilmington, former critic for the Chicago Tribune and BOD member of the Chicago Film Critics Association.
The Connection to Old Hollywood: Peter Bogdanovich (1939-2022)
A tribute to a legend, Peter Bogdanovich.
Passing Director Rebecca Hall Learns of Her African-American Family History on Finding Your Roots
An article about the January 2022 episode of PBS’ “Finding Your Roots” in which “Passing” director Rebecca Hall learns the amazing truth of her family history from Dr. Henry Louis Gates.
Trio of Likable Performers Elevate Generic Pivoting on FOX
A review of a new FOX comedy starring Eliza Coupe, Maggie Q, and Ginnifer Goodwin.
The Righteous Gemstones Returns with Funny, Clever Second Season
A review of season two of HBO’s very funny The Righteous Gemstones.
Short Films in Focus: David and Bud
This month’s Short Films in Focus highlights two shorts directed by Zach Woods.
NBC Tries to Keep Sitcom Alive with New Shows from Established Veterans
A review of two new NBC comedies, from the creators of Superstore and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
FOX’s The Cleaning Lady is a Melodramatic Mess
A review of FOX’s first new drama of 2022.
The Unloved, Part 97: Play It as It Lays
Scout Tafoya’s video essay series celebrates Frank Perry’s Play It as It Lays, as adapted from the book by the late Joan Didion.
Betty White: 1922-2021
White’s utter fearlessness as a performer was grounded in the delight she took in delighting others.
Happy New Year from Chaz Ebert and RogerEbert.com!
Chaz Ebert wishes the writers at and readers of RogerEbert.com a Happy New Year.
