Truly, at times watching “All Creatures Great and Small” is like visiting Disneyland and thinking Anaheim is amazing when three blocks away families are living in their cars.
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Disney+’s ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ soared high—then crashed.
After being tremendously excited by the first two episodes, right now I have to admit, I suddenly have a bad feeling about this.
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Pope Francis’ Netflix series on the wisdom of the elderly to premiere on Christmas Day
“Stories of a Generation With Pope Francis” showcases stories from people over 70 from all quarters of the globe, including the pontiff himself, as they impart their life experiences to youthful filmmakers.
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From ‘Ted Lasso’ to ‘Squid Game’ to ‘Midnight Mass,’ 2021 was a strange but wonderful year in TV
In 2021, there seemed to be fewer series to watch, or fewer worth watching. But a few stood out.
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Jimmy McGovern, the atheist with the most Catholic shows on British TV
Jimmy McGovern’s work is marked by a very Catholic instinct to look where no one else will.
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Christmas episode of ‘The Chosen’ to hit theaters in December
The director and creator Dallas Jenkins speaks about why this fresh take on the Christmas story might be especially needed now.
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‘The Sopranos’ is making a comeback. Two of its themes never stopped being relevant: death and salvation.
‘The Sopranos’ is ultimately about the day when Tony Soprano will not wake up.
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What’s the point of ‘Squid Game’? Mindless violence, social critique or just an excuse for a fun conversation?
Red light, green light, 123: Two of America’s writers consider the Netflix juggernaut.
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What does a Catholic priest think about ‘Midnight Mass’?
What does a Catholic priest make of “Midnight Mass”? Is the Netflix show anti-Catholic?
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Dave Chappelle’s ‘The Closer’: Empathy, Humility and the Lack Thereof
I find Dave Chappelle’s concept of empathy for transgender people worth considering — both for what it includes and misses.