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‘Ahsoka’ takes familiar ‘Star Wars’ theme to a new placeThe “Star Wars” universe has been built on rebellion, again and again. In “Ahsoka,” the rebellion is in the show – and in real life, too.
‘Shooting Stars’: The stakes have always been high for LeBron JamesAs LeBron James contemplates when his decadeslong basketball career will end, a movie about his early life highlights the obstacles and choices he’s navigated from the start.
Writers’ strike: Has the gig economy come for Hollywood?The first writers’ strike in 15 years comes down to an all-too-familiar dispute in Hollywood: How much are writers worth?
FocusCan a soccer team revive hope in a Welsh city? Welcome to Wrexham.Can a soccer team in Wales boost the morale and prospects not only of fans, but a whole city?
Feeling seen: Saying goodbye to two decades of ‘The Best Man’Our writer’s journey started with the first “Best Man” film in 1999 and ended with the recent streaming series, “The Best Man: The Final Chapters.”
‘So inaccurate’: Soledad O’Brien flips the narrative on Rosa ParksIn “The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks,” Soledad O’Brien takes a fearless look at the life and work of a civil rights icon.
How ‘British Baking Show’ judge approaches icing – and successThe culinary world is not always kind to women. “Great British Baking Show” judge Prue Leith has embraced a way of thinking that has allowed her to not only survive, but also thrive.
How Alfred Molina found his superpower in ‘Three Pines’Some actors love a good villain. But with Inspector Gamache, conceived as the embodiment of decency, Alfred Molina says that humanity has made it one of the best roles he’s played.
‘First lady of Indigenous music’: Buffy Sainte-Marie on her storied careerFor Indigenous musician Buffy Sainte-Marie, the path forward has always been paved with patience, understanding, and a creative intuition that has kept her one step ahead of her peers.
The game is afoot: Why director sees Enola as more than Sherlock’s sisterWhen he set out to make “Enola Holmes 2,” director Harry Bradbeer had several things in mind, including how to help his sleuthing main character work as well with others as she does alone.
First coloring, now Lego. More adults discover their inner child.Seemingly trivial hobbies picked up during the pandemic are helping grown-ups rediscover the joys of play and creativity.
Teaching as a heroic profession? ‘Abbott Elementary’ says yes.Television shows are, by nature, feats of celebrity. But our commentator finds humility and heroism center stage in the award-winning sitcom “Abbott Elementary.”
Coming-of-age: Messy, beautiful, and real in ‘Growing Up’A showrunner for the new Disney+ series, “Growing Up,” shares her thoughts on telling new coming-of-age stories, and the importance of opening up about our vulnerabilities.
From ‘Reservation Dogs’ to ‘Prey,’ Native people expand their portrayalA shift is underway in Hollywood, one that gives Indigenous people an opportunity to shed the sidekick or villain image for more culturally accurate representations.
From Middle-earth to Westeros: How fall shows build worlds – and bridgesSci-fi and fantasy programs are abundant now. What new views are they offering on conflict and cooperation?
First LookHow Nichelle Nichols broke racial stereotypes on ‘Star Trek’Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women as Lt. Uhura on the “Star Trek” television series, passed on Saturday. ’You’ve changed the face of television forever,’ Martin Luther King, Jr. told her.
Who gets to save the world? ‘Ms. Marvel’ debuts Muslim superhero.The small-screen debut of “Ms. Marvel,” a Muslim teen with special powers, is one indicator of the shifts happening in representation and equality in fantasy offerings.
‘We Own This City’: Can a show about corruption lead to better policing?HBO’s “We Own This City,” based on a true story – and helmed by alums of “The Wire” – aims to get people talking about police reform.
First LookSNL shakeup: Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson are leavingIn a major cast shakeup, four Saturday Night Live actors are leaving the show: Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson, Aidy Bryant, and Kyle Mooney.
Farmers, birds, and glaciers: Three documentaries to honor Earth DayFor those wanting to learn a bit more about ecosystems on the blue planet and how they interact, consider these nature films, each with a different perspective.
