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Netflix's 'Bridgerton' is leading a romance novel renaissance

5 years 7 months ago
There's no question that "Bridgerton," the saucy Regency-era "Netflix" series, has hit iconic status. In a few short weeks since its December 2020 release, it's become the most popular show in the platform's history and secured a shoo-in second season. It's also courted legions of devoted followers who delight in the show's frothy, yet culturally au courant portrayal of a bygone British era (and abs. They also like the abs).

'The Equalizer' gets a new look (again) with Queen Latifah answering the call

5 years 7 months ago
"The Equalizer's" evolution continues, from that stately old British gent in the 1980s to a couple of Denzel Washington movies to Queen Latifah in a new CBS series. But the character isn't all that's changed, as the show adopts more of a team concept than the original's loner, even if the basic template -- a pretty fun one -- still involves a shadowy savior of those in need.

'Framing Britney Spears' is as much about the singer's fans as her legal woes

5 years 7 months ago
"Framing Britney Spears" skips the more obvious title, "Free Britney," the name of a fan-driven movement that's ultimately the primary focus of this latest "The New York Times Presents" documentary. Although Spears' career, and the media's hounding of her, provide the backbone of the FX/Hulu presentation, there's no escaping a tabloid tone despite the newspaper's pedigree.

'Malcolm & Marie' is a showcase for its stars, and a headache for its viewers

5 years 7 months ago
Writer-director Sam Levinson spends a good deal of time in "Malcolm & Marie" complaining about critics, which feels like a boxer leading with his chin. Pairing Zendaya and John David Washington, the movie -- quickly and stealthily shot during the pandemic -- wins points for ingenuity, then loses them with its shrill tone and the uneven hairpin turns of its writing.
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