After 50 Years, Kenneth Clark’s ‘Civilisation’ Still Poses Trenchant Cultural Questions
Before finding public fame through ‘Civilisation,’ Kenneth Clark was a well-known art critic and youngest-ever director of London’s National Gallery.
If His Hologram Tour Piques Your Interest, Watch This Roy Orbison Special
Filmed in 1987, ‘Black and White Night’ is your best introduction to Roy Orbison.
PBS’s ‘Firing Line’ Revival Wets Bill Buckley’s Gunpowder
Without a deeply conservative host whose mission is a contest of ideas, the show loses a large part of what made it so appealing for the 33 years of its original run.
WATCH: Ocasio-Cortez Attacks Israel, Then Admits She Doesn’t Know What She’s Talking About
When asked to clarify what she meant by ‘occupation of Palestine,’ Ocasio-Cortez struggled to give a clear response.
New Mister Rogers Documentary Is Full Of Surprises About An American Icon
Known for his conservative values, children’s TV host Fred Rogers is being wildly applauded from surprising corners thanks to a new documentary.
The PBS Special On Mr. Rogers Is A Much Needed Reminder Of Kinder Times
If we ever needed a heavy dose of American nostalgia courtesy of a soft-spoken gentleman in a homemade sweater, it’s now.
PBS’s Special On Spain’s Colonization Of Florida Sidelines Real History For Politics
PBS presented a tendentious, revisionist version of Spanish colonization of Florida, intended only to depict America as racist and oppressive.
‘Poldark’ Celebrates Hard Work, Fidelity, Common Law, And Community
The PBS series features superb acting, dramatic narrative twists, and, surprisingly, a consistent affirmation of conservative principles.
Why We Need A Good Dose Of Ken Burns’ ‘Civil War’ Documentary Right Now
James Lundberg’s complaints in Slate against Ken Burns’ 1990 ‘Civil War’ documentary, like many currently raised against Confederate statues, strike me as misleading and reductive.
How Mr. Rogers Would Help An Eight-Year-Old Drag Queen
There is overwhelming evidence that Fred Rogers repeatedly made a point of helping children affirm the sex into which they were born.
Trump’s Arts Funding Cuts Will Take Us Back To The 1950s. Good
The people screaming about PBS, the NEA, and the NEH are the same people who helped tear down the arts in favor of the ‘counterculture.’
The Real Anachronism In ‘Victoria’ Is Skerrett’s Refusal To Marry Francatelli
When Mr. Francatelli asks Miss Skerrett to marry him, she demurs, then declines. It would be one thing if she didn’t like him, but she clearly does.
6 Ways ‘Victoria’ Proves Prince Albert Was The Original Hipster
From the social activism to the tight pants and rumors of an exotic piercing, ‘Victoria’ reveals Prince Albert as a man in touch with his feelings and ready for change.
It’s Not The State’s Job To Pay For Your Art Hobby — Or Your TV Shows
Cutting funding to antiquated, state-run boondoggles like the NEA and PBS is reasonable budgeting and healthy for both free speech and art.
‘Sherlock’s’ Latest Series Creates A Redemption Arc For The Famous Detective
It’s no longer enough for Sherlock to have a clever case to solve. The creators seem pressured to shake up Sherlock’s universe every time out.
7 Daniel Tiger Strategies To Help The Devastated Masses Cope With Disappointment
Instead of protesting Donald Trump’s presidency, the frightened and troubled should turn to ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ for advice and consolation.
Why The Edith-Centric ‘Downton Abbey’ Finale Was Unsatisfying
The final episode of PBS’s ‘Downton Abbey’ was all about Lady Edith — and that’s why it was terrible.
‘Mercy Street’ Displays The Intricacies Of America’s Experience With Slavery
PBS’s new ‘Mercy Street’ brings complicated, thoughtful historical drama back to the United States.
Dear Ben Affleck: I Feel Your Pain
Just like Ben Affleck’s, my ancestors include some bad people. Here’s some advice to help Affleck work through the shame.
The BBC Is A Cross Between PBS And The IRS
The BBC is a British broadcast monopoly that can send inspectors into people’s homes and gives them a criminal record for failing to pay its special tax.
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