HBO’s ‘Our Towns’ Documentary Only Sees Small Town America Through Rose-Colored Glasses
The feature-length doc avoids small-town stereotypes often purported on TV, but dodges critical issues tied to the sustainability of these little communities.
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Hey, Oscars! Here’s How to Craft a Successful Virtual Awards Show — TV Podcast
We watched the Primetime Emmy Awards. Why didn’t anyone else?
Don’t Normalize the Golden Globes — TV Podcast
It’s time to step back from the Golden Globe Awards.
Framing Device Betrayal: What to Fear From ‘WandaVision’ and ‘Young Rock’ — TV Podcast
Appearances can be deceiving, but God help the TV show that breaks its audience’s trust after spending so much time together.
The Podcasts of 2020: A Tribute — Year in Review
We attempt to match both halves of a tumultuous year via the shows that helped make sense of them.
‘Lost Notes’: Hanif Abdurraqib’s Look at the Music of 1980 Is More Than a Sonic Time Capsule
The writer and poet’s seven-part season extends far beyond a look at the state of the industry 40 years ago.
Alice Fraser Embraced the Impossible Challenge of Being Funny Every Day of 2020
The host of the satirical news podcast “The Last Post” explains how writing an alternate reality’s headlines helps her deal with the ones from our own.
‘Articles of Interest’: Avery Trufelman Can Help You Rethink What You Wear
The podcast host and former “99% Invisible” producer makes a convincing case for clothing as art and that you don’t necessarily have to describe how something looks to tell a great story.
‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast’ Is Shaping the Sound of Creativity
The storytelling and producing team of George the Poet and Benbrick share the passions behind their award-winning journey through artistic freedom.
‘Soundstage’: Heather Christian Wrote a Stirring Anthem for Just Getting Through the Day
“Prime: A Practical Breviary” is our pick for the best podcast episode of the year so far. Here’s how it came together.
‘Dirty Diana’: How Director Shana Feste Used Lockdown to Make a Very Sexy Podcast That ‘Terrified’ Her
The “Country Strong” and “Run Sweetheart Run” filmmaker tells IndieWire about the creative process behind her Demi Moore-starring series, which was inspired by her own desires, both professional and personal.
TCA Winter Press Tour: How Entertainment Mergers Cause Transparency to Fade – TV Podcast
On the surface, the scene in Pasadena the past two weeks introduced new shows from a variety of networks. In reality, it was new shows from a few select monopolies.
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‘Nomadland’ and ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Named Top Films at Dorian Awards (EXCLUSIVE)
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2021 ACM Awards: The Complete Winners List
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Luke Bryan Returns As ‘American Idol’ Judge After Missing First Live Show Due To Positive Covid Test
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Good Girls Recap: Who's the Boss?
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World’s Biggest Soccer Clubs Confirm New Super League Plan