David Bianculli

May 23, 2014

07:15

HBO's 'The Normal Heart' Looks At The Early Days Of The AIDS Crisis

On Sunday night, HBO presents a new TV version of Larry Kramer's 1985 play. Kramer himself wrote the adaptation, which stars Mark Ruffalo and Julia Roberts.

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May 20, 2014

07:20

'The Maya Rudolph Show' And What It'll Take To Bring Back Variety

The comedian's prime-time NBC special is the latest rare attempt by network TV to revive the long-dormant genre. Fresh Air's critic doesn't think it succeeded, but he encourages TV to try, try again.

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May 9, 2014

04:30

'Penny Dreadful' Is Wonderful, But 'Rosemary's Baby' Is Dreadful

Critic David Bianculli reviews the two new TV programs in the horror genre competing for viewers and attention: NBC's modern-day remake of Rosemary's Baby and Showtime's Victorian Penny Dreadful.

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HBO's 'The Normal Heart' Looks At The Early Days Of The AIDS Crisis

'The Maya Rudolph Show' And What It'll Take To Bring Back Variety

'Penny Dreadful' Is Wonderful, But 'Rosemary's Baby' Is Dreadful

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