One thing I've always admired about Joel and Ethan Coen is how lightly they wear their genius. They hardly ever give interviews, and when they do, they're pretty much just joking around. It's not that they're rude or pretentious about it — they'd just rather do their work than talk about it. Their reticence contrasts with the passion of hardcore CoBro heads (I count myself among them) marveling at how these middle-class Midwestern goofballs never miss. Eighteen classics (give or take a few near...
"Pain don't hurt.""Be nice until it's time not to be nice.""Nobody ever wins a fight."If you're a man of a certain age, you know these maxims — hard-fought wisdom from a warrior-poet in a mullet — by heart. It would be a stretch to say that 1989's "Road House" is an overlooked classic. Rowdy Herrington's what-if-Shane-were-a-bouncer modern-day Western is just as goofy now as it always was. But the passing of years has made it more precious. Patrick Swayze, then one of the biggest stars in the...
Welcome to the weekend edition of What’s On. Here are the big things happening on TV from Friday, March 22 to Sunday, March 24. All times are Eastern. [Note: The weekly edition of What’s On publishes on Sundays.] 1. Regina King plays Shirley in a new biopic Netflix, Friday, 3:01 a.m.: Written and directed by John Ridley, Shirley is a biographical drama led by Regina King (who’s also a producer here). She portrays Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to be elected to the United States...
Welcome to the weekend edition of What’s On. Here are the big things happening on TV from Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 17. All times are Eastern. [Note: The weekly edition of What’s On publishes on Sundays.] 1. Tobias Menzies stars in an intense Manhunt Apple TV+, Friday, 12:01 a.m.: Created by Monica Beletsky, Manhunt is a limited series centered on Secretary of War Edwin Stanton’s (Tobias Menzies) pursuit of John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle) after he assassinated Abraham Lincoln...
By Jerrie Whiteley Herald Democrat This past weekend my nostalgic television series was “The Scarecrow and Mrs. King.” The show ran from 1983-1987. It starred… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Parts of Berks County could see flooding this weekend.
An intriguing tale of a man seeing visions of his dead parents, the story of a US tech start-up founded on lies and a labyrinthine slice of Scandi noir - they are all featured in our critics' picks
Mike Wankum has a look at the forecast for Boston, Massachusetts and New England.
An Oscar-nominated film, racy Royals and laugh-out-loud comedies - they are all featured in our critics' picks of the 20 best shows to watch On Demand right now. Read on to find out what to watch this weekend
I want to say that today is a very special Watch Wednesday, but that feels dishonest to me because EVERY Watch Wednesday is special. But this week is particularly special because we have a whole new selection to choose from courtesy of Windup Watch Shop. The best part? They’re all on sale this week! SHOP […]
The final round of qualifying races for the 150th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is in full swing, with two major preps held last weekend and three more scheduled for Saturday, March 30, spanning the globe. Read More
"Station Eleven," "Mare of Easttown," "Watchmen," "The Last of Us," "White Lotus," and more best mini-series currently streaming on Max.