No member of the Crain family is the same after their summer at the home.
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In Texas, all roads lead to tacos
In “The Tacos of Texas,” Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece explore Texas through the eyes of the taqueros, chefs, owners and abuelitas (“grannies”) responsible for taco culture.
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Review: Matthew Weiner’s ‘The Romanoffs’ is prestige TV gone bad
The fact is I can’t help but think of Weiner and his relationship with women as I’m watching his new series for Amazon.
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‘King Lear’ returns to film, prophetic as ever
A new adaptation from the BBC and Amazon makes ideal use of a sensational cast of British actors.
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“Bob’s Burgers” is back. Here’s why it’s one of the best shows on television.
“Bob’s Burgers,” created in 2011, returns for its ninth season on Sept. 30.
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“God Friended Me” asks an important question that it fails to answer
In these crazy times we owe it to ourselves to ask the tough questions. Will “God Friended Me” help us to do so? As of yet, I am not convinced.
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“American Vandal” takes on teenage sociopaths at a Catholic school
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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The rise and fall of the socially conscious sitcom, from “All in the Family” to “Roseanne”
Fifty years ago, U.S. television began to reflect the political debates going on in our homes. But genuine differences may be to hot to handle in the Age of Trump.
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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.