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Space, love, and poetry: 鈥楾he Nikki Giovanni Project鈥�A new documentary offers a nonlinear, lyrical look at the activism and life of poet Nikki Giovanni. What our commentator comes away with is a sense of love and awe.
What makes a show about everyday Texans must-see TV?Texas is changing, and so is one of its beloved institutions, 鈥淭exas Country Reporter.鈥� How is a show that has captured the heart of the state evolving?
Battered Marvel finds an unexpected champion in 鈥楲oki鈥�Superhero films are not pulling people in the way they once did. But one Marvel TV offering 鈥� about an anti-hero who forms bonds that transform him 鈥� illustrates the importance of relationship-building, our columnist writes.聽
Why a cartoon about Australian dogs is the best show on TV鈥淏luey鈥� has won worldwide praise for dealing with adult issues with remarkable gentleness and honesty, showing the best of what children鈥檚 TV can do.聽
鈥楬air Love鈥� to heir love: An animated look at Black family鈥淵oung Love,鈥� now on Max, is about detangling more than hair. Its portrayal of the Black experience offers a journey into the nature of love.聽 聽聽
鈥楶eanuts,鈥� Charles Schulz, and the state that started it allWhat more is there to learn about Charlie Brown鈥檚 football and Woodstock鈥檚 birdbath? An exhibit about cartoonist Charles Schulz offers a unique window into his inspiration: the Midwest.聽
First Look'Come on down!' Bob Barker brought warmth to 'Price Is Right' for decadesBob Barker, the celebrated host of 'The Price Is Right,' died Saturday. A game show host for over 50 years, Mr. Barker was also an animal rights activist.
鈥楢hsoka鈥� takes familiar 鈥楽tar Wars鈥� theme to a new placeThe 鈥淪tar Wars鈥� universe has been built on rebellion, again and again. In 鈥淎hsoka,鈥� the rebellion is in the show 鈥� and in real life, too.聽
鈥楽hooting Stars鈥�: The stakes have always been high for LeBron JamesAs LeBron James contemplates when his decadeslong basketball career will end, a movie about his early life highlights the obstacles and choices he鈥檚 navigated from the start.
Writers鈥� strike: Has the gig economy come for Hollywood?The first writers鈥� strike in 15 years comes down to an all-too-familiar dispute in Hollywood: How much are writers worth?
FocusCan a soccer team revive hope in a Welsh city? Welcome to Wrexham.Can a soccer team in Wales boost the morale and prospects not only of fans, but a whole city?
Feeling seen: Saying goodbye to two decades of 鈥楾he Best Man鈥�Our writer鈥檚 journey started with the first 鈥淏est Man鈥� film in 1999 and ended with the recent streaming series, 鈥淭he Best Man: The Final Chapters.鈥澛�
鈥楽o inaccurate鈥�: Soledad O鈥橞rien flips the narrative on Rosa ParksIn 鈥淭he Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks,鈥� Soledad O鈥橞rien takes a fearless look at the life and work of a civil rights icon.
How 鈥楤ritish Baking Show鈥� judge approaches icing 鈥� and successThe culinary world is not always kind to women. 鈥淕reat British Baking Show鈥� judge聽Prue Leith has embraced a way of thinking that has allowed her to not only survive, but also thrive.聽
How Alfred Molina found his superpower in 鈥楾hree Pines鈥�Some actors love a good villain. But with Inspector Gamache, conceived as the embodiment of decency, Alfred Molina says that humanity has made it one of the best roles he鈥檚 played.聽
鈥楩irst lady of Indigenous music鈥�: Buffy Sainte-Marie on her storied careerFor Indigenous musician Buffy Sainte-Marie, the path forward has always been paved with patience, understanding, and a creative intuition that has kept her one step ahead of her peers.
The game is afoot: Why director sees Enola as more than Sherlock鈥檚 sisterWhen he set out to make 鈥淓nola Holmes 2,鈥� director Harry Bradbeer had several things in mind, including how to help his sleuthing main character work as well with others as she does alone.
First coloring, now Lego. More adults discover their inner child.Seemingly trivial hobbies picked up during the pandemic are helping grown-ups rediscover the joys of play and creativity.聽
Teaching as a heroic profession? 鈥楢bbott Elementary鈥� says yes.Television shows are, by nature, feats of celebrity. But our commentator finds humility and heroism center stage in the award-winning sitcom 鈥淎bbott Elementary.鈥�
Coming-of-age: Messy, beautiful, and real in 鈥楪rowing Up鈥�A showrunner for the new Disney+ series, 鈥淕rowing Up,鈥� shares her thoughts on聽telling new coming-of-age stories, and the importance of opening up about our vulnerabilities.