television
Upselling and down-strangling in ‘The Americans’
April 23, 2018The pressure, always intense for our undercover couple of Philip and Elizabeth Jennings, is ratcheting steadily upward.
Read moreSearching for light with ‘The Americans’
April 6, 2018An undercover soldier, Elizabeth has embraced her daughter’s entry into the ranks of spydom. Their service does not come without risk.
Read more“Bombing Wall Street”: Yesterday and today
February 6, 2018The rise of Hoover, immigrant phobia, and the clash of capital and labor in the 1910s and 20s presaged our current conflicts.
Read more“Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart”: Portrait in black and red
January 11, 2018Director Tracy Heather Strain’s new documentary is a portrait of a woman ahead of her time.
Read moreTrump TV: Coming to a screen near you
June 8, 2017Political appointees are changing the rules to let Trump administration allies crowd out voices on local TV.
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