The ‘unnatural evolution’ of Trevor Noah and ‘The Daily Show’
"The Daily Show With Trevor Noah" has gone from being jokes about the news to, more and more, the news with some jokes. If comedy is tragedy plus time, perhaps...
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‘Fatima’ review: Children in a time of war see an apparition of peace
"Fatima" chronicles mystical events leading to what believers call "the Miracle of the Sun" in October 1917, in Fatima, Portugal. The film follows three young shepherd children -- principally 9-year-old...
The secret to ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ success? Toothpicks and blue jeans
Some might be confounded by FX's hit mockuseries "What We Do in the Shadows," a surprise Emmy nominee for comedy series. But its brain trust insists there's nothing to be...
Emmy 2020: Black nominees gain ground, Latino representation still abysmal
The Times' analysis of the racial/ethnic and gender diversity of Emmy nominees in 19 major categories from 2015 to 2019 revealed that television's most prestigious award has not been representative...
‘You Should Have Left’ review: Kevin Bacon brings his skills, but plot is too familiar to frighten
If there's one thing we've learned from horror movies, it's when unexplained events turn sinister and you get a mysterious warning to beat it, you probably should. Characters choosing to...
A wave of complex young female central characters powers the TV season
It wasn't that long ago that "Murphy Brown" caught hell for its title character's decision to raise a child on her own. Yes, that was a thing in the late...
‘Marona’s Fantastic Tale’ review: A dizzying, moving tour through a dog’s heartbreaks and joys
The French, animated "Marona's Fantastic Tale" is a rich exploration of love and death through the eyes of a dog. While it's sometimes dizzying in its visuals or its joy,...
Add vavoom to your Zoom with 4 tips from Hollywood sound and lighting pros
Videoconferencing is suddenly a big part of our lives during quarantine, and most of us make the same rookie mistakes. Are your colleagues getting a good view up your nose?...
Review: ‘The Willoughbys’ is loud, colorful and frantic, but at least it’s a distraction
Cruelly neglectful parents and relentless slapstick in a loud, frantic package. Meet "The Willoughbys." The newest Netflix animated feature is based on the children's book by award-winning author Lois Lowry...
You know the original, but these coronavirus song parodies are catchy too
During COVID-19 isolation, many have turned to music for solace. From police singing and dancing in Spain to living-room concerts by famous artists to celebrities performing "Imagine" and getting ripped...