When “American Vandal” debuted on Netflix last year, it seemed to be positioning itself as the raucous send-up of the true crime genre. In Season Two, there is a much sharper edge to this new premise.
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An interview with Jim Gavin, creator of whimsical, offbeat “Lodge 49”
“Lodge 49” is a “very personal story” for creator Jim Gavin. “It’s about losing a parent and losing everything you worked for as a family.”
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Sacha Baron Cohen searches for America. Don’t be shocked by what he finds.
As an agent provocateur, Cohen’s new show had an impact before it even aired.
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“Queer Eye,” “Terrace House” and a kinder, gentler reality TV
Rather than provoking derision, these shows inspire a sense of empathy, a broadening of horizons.
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“13 Reasons Why”: Forgiveness, religion and letting go
Forgiveness is an underlying theme in the second and latest season of the controversial Netflix teen drama series, “13 Reasons Why.”
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‘Roseanne’ and the Two Standards of ABC
ABC faced a decision: invest in stories that speak to our best selves, or make a big splash with a show that draws out our worst instincts.
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“Wild, Wild Country” raises serious questions about modern religious life
Sometimes the best way to understand a phenomenon is to look at its parody.
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Chris Rock’s new Netflix special is must-see TV for couples
“Tambourine” should be mandatory viewing in all diocesan Pre-Cana programs.
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Review: “Little Women” revitalizes a classic for a new generation
The journey of growing in virtue need be neither boring nor sentimental, but ever fresh and unexpected.
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Why “Dear White People” is our best look at racial politics on U.S. campuses
“Dear White People” gets into the nitty-gritty of campus life, where students’ politics must coexist with their personal relationships, and sacred principles must endure alongside collegiate stupidity.