'Lincoln' and 'Argo': History in the Making
Two excellent new films, Lincoln and Argo, recount momentous events a century apart that withstand the test of time.
View ArticleIs Nancy Pelosi Too Old to Serve?
An impassioned letter to NBC's Luke Russert, the young journalist who'd like to see the House minority leader step aside.
View ArticleThe 5 Best Thanksgiving Movies
My favorite Hollywood recipes for holiday hijinks and family drama. No turkeys allowed.
View ArticleYouTube: The Ultimate How-To Guide to Life
Searching for a pasta recipe online and discovering so much more at YouTube.
View ArticleBill Murray for President!
The charismatic star of Hyde Park on the Hudson is a great FDR — and an even better role model for boomers.
View Article'Downton Abbey': Can't Anyone Keep a Secret?
The hit show's new season premieres in the U.S. this weekend. Hope you haven't already read all about it.
View ArticleLet's Stop Reaching for the So-Called Stars
A new poll says everyone's sick of keeping up with the Kardashians and company. Now's the time to change the channel on boring celebrities.
View ArticleAnd the Golden Globes and Oscar Winner Is ... Us!
Boomers dominate the Golden Globes, Oscar nominations and five new movies.
View ArticleThe Last Stand of Our First Action Heroes
At 65, Arnold Schwarzenegger is back to save the day for old time's sake — with Sylvester Stallone and Bruce Willis right behind him.
View Article'Amour': Love Can't Conquer All
The Oscar contender depicts the stark realities of getting old and sick. A brilliant film, it paints an ugly picture of an elderly French couple's last waltz.
View ArticleA Retooled 'Smash' Returns, Hoping to Capture Broadway's Magic
The stage is set for the NBC drama's second chance to chronicle life on the Great White Way. Will it be inspired or, like the current theater scene, tired?
View ArticleClassic TV Shows Keep Getting the Reboot
What's old is new again — but not for long, as networks churn out tired remakes of memorable series
View ArticleGoodbye, 'Downton Abbey'! Come Back Soon...
...but don't stick around too long. Watching TV's most compelling drama grow old and feeble would get everyone's knickers in a twist.
View ArticleThe Real-World Focus of This Year's Oscars
Six of the nine Best Picture nominees are about the stuff of life, from parent-adult child relationships ('Silver Linings Playbook') to caregiving ('Amour').
View ArticleA Firsthand Look at the 'Second Screen Effect'
Put down the remote, pick up your smartphone, laptop or tablet. Viewers don't just watch TV, they interact with it — a hot trend called the "second screen effect."
View ArticleLike Movies? You'll Love a Film Festival Vacation
Be the star of your next getaway by booking a trip to one of the 4,000 film festivals staged worldwide every year.
View Article'Ann' on Broadway: What a Night, What a Life
"Ann," Holland Taylor's one-woman Broadway show about the feisty Texas Gov. Ann Richards, reminds us that life is a solo performance.
View ArticleUnlike Portnoy, Philip Roth Has No Complaints
A new PBS documentary, 'Philip Roth: Unmasked,' offers a revealing look at the intriguing author of 'Portnoy's Complaint'
View Article2 New PBS Dramas Recall London, Gritty and Rich
"Call the Midwife," set in London's gritty East End, returns for a second season this weekend on PBS, followed by the debut of "Mr. Selfridge," a retail magnate played by Jeremy Piven.
View ArticleRemembering Roger Ebert
An enthusiastic thumbs up for Roger Ebert, The Chicago Sun-Times movie critic, dead at 70, after a long battle with cancer.
View ArticleBring Back the Good Old Days of Late-Night Talk Shows
When Jimmy Fallon takes over "The Tonight Show," let's hope he revives the party atmosphere that heralded the show's early days in New York.
View ArticleBette Midler Devours Broadway
The Divine Miss M, now 67, returns to the stage for the first time in 45 years to dish out tales of a Hollywood superagent in "I'll Eat You Last."
View ArticleSummer Movies for Mature Audiences Only
As Hollywood rolls out the usual lineup of big-budget action flicks and sequels, there's welcome relief for grown-ups.
View ArticleMy Mother Didn't Believe in Mother's Day
As far as my mom was concerned, the bottom line was simple: You don't need a special holiday to celebrate life.
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