Mary McNamara

Netflix’s ‘Russell Brand: Open Secret’ is less interested in the psychology of a criminal predator than it is in the culture that rewarded him and the women who finally brought him to justice.

‘Blue Lights,’ now entering its fourth season, may have been conceived as a Belfast-set version of ‘The Wire,’ but it also joins the often exalted ranks of art attempting to explain the complicated history and reality of the Emerald Isle.

In a time of AI anxiety, ‘VisionQuest’s’ examination of the line between artificial and ‘real,’ not to mention a terrific cast playing AI programs, is both fun and distinctly troubling.

Long before 60 was the new 40, Holland Taylor blazed a trail for female characters who were independent, commanding and super sexy onscreen.

The boss of Hulu’s new reality competition series talks about host Parker Posey and mafia movie Easter eggs; plus what to watch this Halloween and recommendations for a comedy doc and a comedy series.

‘You Can See Everything’ raises all sorts of questions about truth, lies and documentary filmmaking, but it skirts the most obvious mystery: In a world full of con artists, fraudsters and liars, why can’t we quit Elizabeth Holmes?

Former musician, Scientologist and Charlie Sheen punching bag Chuck Lorre created some of the biggest sitcoms in television history. Now he’s written a dishy, thoughtful how-I-did-it memoir.

By naming the product of two mergers Skydance, David Ellison relegates two of Hollywood’s founding studios to a sub-brand stew and attempts to erase a bunch of controversial hires.

In the 1970s, the environmental movement sparked a string of ‘nature rebels’ horror films. As climate change increases deadly interaction between humans and wildlife, homicidal rats and frogs no longer seem quite as far-fetched.

From Mariska Hargitay’s carefree hosting style and musical numbers to an emotional moment with Michael J. Fox and surprises by presenters, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were a pleasant evening of distraction.