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Why the definition of a 'hit' TV show has changedNetwork shows get ratings that would have gotten them canceled decades ago, while streaming services like Netflix release few figures. How do we know now if a TV show is a success?
Director Curtis Hanson won over audiences, critics with noir 'L.A. Confidential'What impressed critics about the film 'Confidential'? Hanson also directed projects such as '8 Mile,' 'The Wonder Boys,' and 'Too Big to Fail.'
What drew viewers to the deceptively simple show 'This is Us'?'Us' features no superheroes or explosions. Yet the trailer for the NBC TV show 'Us,' which premiered on Sept. 20 and depicts everyday people with relatable problems, became a huge success. What about the clip appealed to viewers and will the trailer's success translate to viewership numbers?
Why I鈥檓 still drawn by trainsThey鈥檙e a lullaby, a punctuation, a (mostly) relaxed way to travel.
Cream cheese plum tartUse up fresh fall plums with this simple to make and delicious fruit tart.
First LookDaniel Radcliffe calls Hollywood racism 'undeniable'Daniel Radcliffe, the 'Harry Potter' star, told the BBC that although the film world is seen as 'very, very progressive,' it lags other businesses in promoting racial diversity.
Charmian Carr starred in 'The Sound of Music': Why generations still flock to itActress Carr, who died on Sept. 17, portrayed eldest von Trapp child, Liesl, in 'Sound of Music.' The film has become arguably the most beloved movie musical of all time.
Here's what the new 'Game of Thrones' Emmys record means for TV'Thrones' has become the most-honored fictional program in Emmys history after the show's wins at the 2016 Emmy Awards, passing NBC's comedy 'Frasier.' What does this new record-setting say about today's industry?
Scandi-style potatoesWith fresh dill and a sweet-tangy sauce these potatoes come with a Scandinavian taste and make a perfect accompaniment to a simple roast meal.
First LookNational Museum of African American History and Culture opens: Why now?The Smithsonian Institution's new National Museum of African American History and Culture opens Saturday, more than 100 years after the idea was first proposed.聽
'Snowden' actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt: 'It's worth being optimistic about [technology], but it's also probably worth paying attention and considering ... the downsides''Snowden' stars Gordon-Levitt as NSA contractor-turned-whistleblower Edward Snowden. It is now in theaters.
'Bridget Jones's Baby' is lively and charming'Bridget' features the return of Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth to the film series, with Patrick Dempsey starring in the new installment as well. The film deviates from the bestselling book series by Helen Fielding.
Lady Gaga's new album release date and how she's changed since 'Artpop'Gaga has announced that a new album, 'Joanne,' will be debuting later this year. Since 2013's 'Artpop,' Gaga has released a standards album with Tony Bennett, among other work, and critics hear a different sound on her new song 'Perfect Illusion,' too.
Are the Emmys stuck in a rut?Many critics are predicting the winners for some of the top prizes 鈥� best drama series and best comedy series 鈥� will be the same as last year. Is that a problem when there are so many TV options today? Or are possible winners 'Game of Thrones' and 'Veep' simply the best options out there?
'Snowden' is a fawning piece of work'Snowden' stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Snowden and depicts聽what led Snowden to expose the U.S. government鈥檚 secret, warrent-less surveillance of聽its citizens聽in聽2013聽after he served as a computer analyst in the CIA and National Security Agency as a聽self-described patriot.
'Fatima' is well-observed but too bland'Fatima' stars Soria Zeroual as the title character, an Algerian cleaning lady in contemporary France who聽is also a single mother attempting to raise her two daughters.聽Kenza Noah A茂che and聽Zita Hanrot co-star.
At Toronto International Film Festival, romance is the highlight'The Birth of a Nation' underwhelms, but 'La La Land,' starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, is a swoon of a musical that is comparable in achievement to 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg,' while the movie 'Tramps' is a charmer about two teenagers (Callum Turner and Grace Van Patten).
Chocolate chip zucchini breadWhat's better than zucchini bread? Zucchini bread with chocolate chips!
Top Picks: 'The White Helmets' on Netflix, Jacob Collier's album 'In My Room,' and moreThe movie 'The Measure of a Man' is powerful, a Houston PBS interview with Gene Wilder offers insight into Wilder's acting and the origin of his movies with Mel Brooks, and more top picks.
Emmy Awards 2016: Should entertainment be free of politics?Politics and entertainment has a long history in the United States. But does using entertainment platforms to deliver political messages adversely affect the democratic process?