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With that family adage propelling him along a rough road, 'Lovecraft Country' star Jonathan Majors has arrived.

Print Black characters are hunted, persecuted and worse. Gay people are boiled alive. Women are shunted aside. Welcome to the middle of the 20th century, as imagined by some of the most prestigious TV series of this awards season. Shows like “Lovecraft Country,” “Them,” “Ratched” and “The Queen’s Gambit” depict a potently non-romantic 1950s-era past. We’re a far cry from “Happy Days.” Filtering horror movie and melodrama ideas through thoroughly modern sensibilities, the...

Anthony Roman The 100 Best Shows on TV Right Now TV Guide celebrates the series that made us laugh, broke our hearts, and threw us a lifeline during these wild times TV Guide Editors Sept. 3, 2020 As we began our annual ranking of the 100 Best Shows on TV Right Now, it was impossible to ignore the fact that theres never been a "right now" quite like this one. The world is still reeling amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed more than 800,000 peopl...

24 of the greatest TV shows and series to binge watch Reviewed.com 3 hrs ago © IMDB 24 of the greatest TV shows and series to binge watch — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. In a year (and some change) where escapism has been a solace, binge-watching reigns supreme. I know Ive spent a lot of my time rewatching episodes of Bake Off and/or frantically consuming WandaVision. Whether youre a supe...

The 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre is coming soon to a TV near you. Oklahomans will be able to tune into at least five new documentaries that will be televised to coincide with the upcoming centennial of the 1921 tragedy.  For those who prefer to take in history through fantastical fiction, two series streaming on HBO Max offer opportunities to see a recreation of some of the darkest days in Oklahomas complicated history.  The Tulsa Race Massacre was one of the worst episodes o...

Western States Virtual Book & Paper Fair Kicks off April 29 Share Article Regional book fairs that have been put on hold by the COVID-19 pandemic have found a way to survive by banding together for the Western States Virtual Book & Paper Fair. More than 150 leading specialists in antiquarian books, fine prints, photography, maps, and ephemera are taking part in the free online event, which kicks off Thursday, April 29 at 9 a.m./PDT at https://westernstates.getmansvirtual.com. Western States Vir...

Lovecraft Country spoilers follow. After ten episodes of magic and mayhem, Lovecraft Country season one wrapped up with a finale which, true to form, didnt hold back. Its characters, long accustomed to knockbacks, were delivered yet another blow when Tic (Jonathan Majors) had the lifeblood squeezed right out of him, leaving behind his loved ones, including Leti and their unborn child. "With Atticuss arc, I wanted to explore the idea of a meaningful sacrifice," showrunner Misha Green told Dead...

Viola Davis, Jason Bateman & Other SAG Award Snubs & Surprises Danielle Turchiano, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail Usually the SAG Awards are the first of the major peer groups to hand out statues in the new year, but 2021 is proving to be even more change-inducing than 2020. The 27th Annual SAG Awards were pushed a couple of times, first due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and then when the Grammys decided to have their show on the same night SAG was planning to celebrate. This led to the W...

Usually the SAG Awards are the first of the major peer groups to hand out statues in the new year, but 2021 is proving to be even more change-inducing than 2020. The 27th Annual SAG Awards were pushed a couple of times, first due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and then when the Grammys decided

vgajic/iStock via Getty Images For bibliophiles, reading is really more of a lifestyle than an activity. You’re either reading a book, talking about a book, deciding which book to read next, or reorganizing your bookshelves to accommodate a few freshly purchased paperbacks (even though you promised your bank account it was a “browsing only” bookstore jaunt). If you recognize yourself in that description, here are eight book-related podcasts to help you further your passion and make your t...