The trailer for Netflix’s ultraviolent series “American Primeval” promises to show “America like never before.” But as fans of frontier stories know, there’s really nothing new under the Western sun. The series, which premiered on Thursday, is more viscerally brutal than “Deadwood,” “Godless,” “Yellowstone” or any other recent TV western, …
The older woman has been very busy lately. By “older woman,” I am referring to the cinematic figure who is defined by her sexual and romantic relationships with younger men. Depending on your own age, you may know her as the “cougar,” the “Mrs. Robinson,” or the joke about “your …
The bar wasn’t set very high for the Golden Globes on Sunday night. After last year’s host, Jo Koy, memorably bombed, the emcee this year, Nikki Glaser, could hardly do worse. But she wasn’t content to merely do better. After workshopping her opening monologue in dozens of club appearances over …
“We come together tonight with a common goal.” To the comedian Nikki Glaser, this was a great premise in search of a better punchline. Over Zoom, three days after nominations for the Golden Globes were announced last month, she invited ideas from her staff of 10 writers for the opening …
Jim Poniewozik Everybody Back to Work at Lumon Industries The dystopian thriller “Severance” premiered in 2022, telling the story of an alternative reality in which workers can have their brains surgically “severed” into two consciousnesses, one for work hours, one for off-work hours. Nothing has matched it since — including …
Art Cashin, UBS’ director of floor operations at the New York Stock Exchange and a man The Washington Post called “Wall Street’s version of Walter Cronkite,” has died. He was 83 and had been a regular on CNBC for more than 25 years. In the intensely competitive and often vicious …
For decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs presented the image of a wealthy, Black music mogul, one who broke business barriers, threw lavish parties and even created iconic TV moments. But behind the scenes, prosecutors say, was a more sinister picture, with allegations of violence, sex trafficking and severe abuses of power. Throughout his …
LG The 2024-5 NFL season begins now. To see every can’t-miss detail — whether it’s on a broadcast channel, Netflix, Amazon or Peacock — choose a big-screen TV that’s designed for high-action sports. This means no motion blur, stuttering or pixelation. You’ll want a 4K resolution TV with at least a …
Samsung If you’re on a budget and don’t need a TV that’s larger than 65 inches, there are plenty of compelling smart TVs available for $500 or less. Any of these TVs can provide fantastic sound and picture for your favorite shows, sports games, blockbuster movies or games. Pro Tip: …
Samsung If you’re on a budget and don’t need a TV that’s larger than 65 inches, there are plenty of compelling smart TVs available for $500 or less. Any of these TVs can provide fantastic sound and picture for your favorite shows, sports games, blockbuster movies or games. Pro Tip: …