As far as “shelationships go, it doesn’t get much more real than Abbi and Ilana. The Millennial duo’s madcap mishaps in NYC in Comedy Central’s “Broad City” can put any bromance to shame. The milquetoast word “friendship” just can’t cut it. In a uniquely feminine way, they share the raw, the raunchy, the perverse in [read A Look Back at Broad City]
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Why You Should Be Watching Santa Clarita Diet
When Netflix launched its 2017 dark comedy about a mild-mannered suburbanite-realtor-wife-and-mother-turned-zombie (yes, zombie), they couldn’t have chosen more charming, well loved, and person least likely to eat the neighbors than Drew Barrymore. Her warmth and bubbly personality make the bloodbath she delivers on the Netflix original series Santa Clarita Diet shockingly, well, delightful. Season 3 [read Why You Should Be Watching Santa Clarita Diet ]
Amazon’s Hanna debuts March 29
“Human beings are dangerous and not to be trusted.” This is the mantra programmed into Hanna by her father in the rural woods of Poland for her entire 15 years. And he has a right to be cautious. Hanna is an extraordinary young woman, who has been sought after by the government ever since her [read Amazon’s Hanna debuts March 29]
Hulu Debuts ‘The Act’ on March 10
Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. At least that’s the motive behind Hulu’s new character-based anthology series, The Act, with each season focusing on a shocking true crime story, replayed in dramatic fashion. The new show will debut on March 20, with the first season telling the story of the murder of Dee Dee Blanchard. [read Hulu Debuts ‘The Act’ on March 10]
Award Winning ‘Butterfly’ Premiers On Hulu
One of the most exciting things coming to Hulu this month might be the American debut of the emotional family drama Butterfly, from ITV in the U.K. A three-part miniseries, Butterfly tells the story of the family of an 11-year-old struggling with gender dysphoria and the desire to transition from a boy to a girl. [read Award Winning ‘Butterfly’ Premiers On Hulu]
How to Watch True Detective
True detective already had 3 seasons under its belt, with a 4th on the way. The anthology series hit their stride during the first “golden age of television,” with the structure of a loose thematic framework holding together seemingly separate stories ruling the small screen in the 1950s and 1960s. Since then, however, the format [read How to Watch True Detective]
Watch Theatre Plays and Performances Online
Filming live stage performances for broadcast—both taped and live—isn’t new. In fact, Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella was written first to be a live televised broadcast in 1957, before making its way to Broadway, and many of the most popular musicals of the 1950s were broadcast. Today, theatrical releases of live Broadway musicals and plays, as [read Watch Theatre Plays and Performances Online]
Where to Watch Strange Angel
“Step outside your yard you never know what you’ll find.” – Strange Angel Strange Angel is available on Paramount+ with a seven-day free trial. Strange Angel is a slow burn. With its fascinating subject, tightly designed visuals, and an eerie cinematic quality, however, the series keeps viewers intrigued as it delves into a weird hybrid [read Where to Watch Strange Angel]
Watching News Online without Pay TV
Cable news networks are some of the most watched networks on cable TV. Fox News, MSNBC, and CNN consistently are in the top 10 weekly viewer ratings. Next to sports, it’s the biggest reason people are still tied to the cable box. However, just as there are many options for sports fans without cable, there are plenty [read Watching News Online without Pay TV]
How to Watch The Little Drummer Girl Online
Master of espionage John le Carré’s captivating storytelling has seen many adaptations in the writer’s long career, from The Constant Gardner and The Spy Who Came in from the Cold to Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. The most recent televised adaptation was 2016’s The Night Manager, a smash-hit miniseries starring Hugh Laurie and Tom Hiddleston, airing [read How to Watch The Little Drummer Girl Online]