MOVIE PREMIERE: Rohan Chand stars as Mowgli in this new version of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, which, like Disney’s 2016 version, mixes live-action and motion-capture computer effects to bring Kipling’s story to life. Because Kipling’s story is old enough to be in the public domain, there was nothing to prevent two productions from moving forward at once – so they did. Disney won, and this Netflix version, shown briefly in a few theaters last month before str

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THE GRADUATE By David Bianculli

This 1967 Mike Nichols movie, showcasing young Dustin Hoffman in the role that made him a star, remains one of my favorite films. It’s also what I call a “spider-web film,” which means it ensnares me every time it’s on TV. And each time, I hone in on a different element: Buck Henry’s hotel clerk, Richard Dreyfuss’ one-scene appearance at the dorms, or Anne Bancroft’s predatory wardrobe as the on-the-prowl Mrs. Robinson (pictured). I recently returned fro

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CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND By David Bianculli

MIDSEASON FINALE: In tonight’s new episode, Rebecca (Rachel Bloom) finally reunites with Greg, and he’s a new man. Or, at least, played by one. The character used to be portrayed by Santino Fontana, but, beginning tonight, is played by Skylar Astin from Pitch Perfect. And unlike the switch of the two Darrins on Bewitched in the 1960s, this time the swap is noticed. Sort of.

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Dec

THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW By David Bianculli

Steve Carell, star of the upcoming (and very interesting-looking) Welcome to Marwen, is one of tonight’s guest stars, along with Dawn French, Michael B. Jordan, and Ruth Wilson.

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THE BIG BANG THEORY By David Bianculli

Thanks to the miracle of time travel – well, okay, the relatively less magical miracle of a newly discovered VHS tape – tonight’s new episode features Sheldon encountering his youthful alter ego. In other words, Old Sheldon meets Young Sheldon… but since the elder Sheldon is only watching on videotape, there’s no time paradox to worry about. And that’s just the sort of thing that would concern Sheldon greatly, at any age.

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Dec

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS By David Bianculli

This is a secular recommendation, though it won’t sound like one. Gather the family, especially the kids, around the TV set tonight at 8 ET on ABC, for an inspirational recitation of Luke, Chapter 2, verses 1 through 14. Those are the passages recited from memory by Linus, who takes the time, in this 1965 animated holiday classic, to explain the true meaning of Christmas. It’s the first Peanuts TV special, and still the best, and Charles M. Schulz’s story is still one of the mo

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THE GOOD PLACE By David Bianculli

MIDSEASON FINALE: In the most recent episode of this always surprising and evolving series, Michael’s inhuman assistant Janet saved the day – then saved everyone by whisking them into her realm. It’s a mystical place we’ve never seen, but is the place where Janet, and all her lookalike, Siri-like counterparts, were created. And tonight’s new episode, the last before a two-month hiatus, is called “Janet(s),” so I’m guessing we’re going to enco

2018

Dec

THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW By David Bianculli

SEASON PREMIERE: This American version of The Great British Bake-Off lasted only a few episodes into its third season when it was pulled after one of its judges, pastry chef Johnny Iuzzini, was accused of several counts of sexual misconduct. He’s gone for this holiday-themed, and holiday-timed, Season 4, which pairs returning judge Paul Hollywood with new judge Sherry Yard. And as the hosts this season, ABC is presenting Anthony Adams and former Spice Girl Emma Bunton, a.k.a. Baby Spice. I

2018

Dec

ALL HAIL SEASON 2 OF AMAZON PRIME'S 'THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL' By Ed Bark

Eagerly awaited. Most anticipated. Still the best...

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'THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL' IS BACK WITH SEASON 2 AND STILL MARVELOUS By David Hinckley

One of the many reasons that The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel swept every comedy award last year, and deserved to sweep every comedy award, is that it wasn’t just a comedy...

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