Ken Burns and His ‘Leonardo da Vinci’ Co-Directors on Why They Broke Their Rules for PBS’ Portrait of the Renaissance Icon

20 November 2024 at 00:15

More than 500 years after his death, the works of Leonardo da Vinci have never been more ubiquitous. “Mona Lisa” just got her own Lego set, and recently played a central role in Rian Johnson’s “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.” A controversial allusion to his famed “The Last Supper” during this summer’s Paris Olympics […]

The Last Supper. Mural, fresco in the Refectery of Santa Maria della Grazie, a Dominican Convent in Milano. Circa 1484-98.

Drawings of a whole heart, probably of an ox, three diagrams demonstrating the function of the ventricles. Circa 1511-1513.

‘Brilliant Minds’ Star Teddy Sears on the Chemistry Between Nichols and Wolf: ‘These Two Can’t Keep Their Hands Off Each Other’

Variety

Kate Aurthur

19 November 2024 at 04:00

SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from “The Lovesick Widow,” the eighth episode of the first season of NBC’s “Brilliant Minds.” Teddy Sears is the kind of character actor whose face is often more recognizable than his name. After making his professional acting debut in an episode of the daytime soap “One Life to Live” […]

BRILLIANT MINDS -- "The Lovesick Widow" Episode 108 -- Pictured: (l-r) Teddy Sears as Dr. Josh Nicols, Donna Murphy as Dr. Muriel Landon, Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf -- (Photo by: Rafy/NBC)

BRILLIANT MINDS -- "The Lovesick Widow" Episode 108 -- Pictured: Teddy Sears plays Dr. Josh Nicols -- (Photo by: Rafy/NBC)

BRILLIANT MINDS -- "The Lovesick Widow" Episode 108 -- Pictured: (l-r) Donna Murphy as Dr. Muriel Landon, Teddy Sears as Dr. Josh Nicols, Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf -- (Photo by: Rafy/NBC)

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Jake Borelli on Levi Schmitt’s Exit and Almost Refusing His Coming Out Storyline: ‘I Wasn’t Ready to Talk About’ It on a ‘Global Level’

Variety

Kate Aurthur

15 November 2024 at 04:00

SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for “If You Leave,” the Nov. 14 episode of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy.” After eight seasons and more than 130 episodes of “Grey’s Anatomy,” Dr. Levi Schmitt (Jake Borelli) has wrapped up his residency at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. In Thursday’s episode of the venerable ABC medical drama, the affable […]

GREY’S ANATOMY - “You Make My Heart Explode” - During a high-stress day at Grey Sloan Memorial, the fates of a patient in critical condition and a helicopter-bound medical team hang in the balance. Teddy and Owen work on their marriage, while Bailey, Blue and Link treat a hospital employee. THURSDAY, OCT. 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Anne Marie Fox)
JAKE BORELLI, MICHAEL THOMAS GRANT

GREY’S ANATOMY - “Night Moves” - Teddy and Owen plan a date night that gets derailed in more ways than one, while Jo struggles to do it all at home. Mika adds more to her plate to make up for taking time off to be with her sister, and Levi is faced with a monumental decision. THURSDAY, NOV. 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET) on ABC. (Disney/Anne Marie Fox)
JAKE BORELLI, CHANDRA WILSON, JAMES PICKENS JR.

GREY’S ANATOMY - “If You Leave” - The doctors at Grey Sloan must put aside their emotions under intense circumstances. Levi asks James a shocking question that could impact their future. THURSDAY, NOV. 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Tina Thorpe)
CAMILLA LUDDINGTON

‘Matlock’ Boss on Matty’s Quest to Avenge Daughter’s Opioid Death and Almost Getting Busted: ‘It Gets Even More Difficult for Her’

Variety

Kate Aurthur

15 November 2024 at 03:01

SPOILER ALERT: The following interview contains spoilers from “Sixteen Steps,” the Nov. 14 episode of CBS’ “Matlock,” now streaming on Paramount+. The jig was almost up for Madeline “Matty” Matlock (Kathy Bates) in this week’s episode of the freshman legal drama when someone from her past who knows her by her real name, Madeline Kingston, pushes […]

“Sixteen Steps” – As Olympia and Julian get a second shot at a case regarding a tragic death due to contaminated baby formula, their past work on the investigation gives glimpses into what led to their divorce. Also, Matty’s overwhelming stress causes her to consider quitting, on MATLOCK, Thursday, Nov. 14 (9:01-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured (L-R): Jason Ritter as “Julian Markston” and Skye P. Marshall as “Olympia Lawrence”. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

“Claws” – A big class-action case against the prison system hits close to home for Matty when its lead plaintiff, jailed on drug charges, relapses. Also, Matty plays matchmaker with Sarah and a girl from IT, on MATLOCK, Thursday, Nov. 7 (9:01-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Pictured (L-R): Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock” and Sam Anderson as "Edwin Kingston”. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

How ‘Office Ladies’ Transformed From a BFF Hang for Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey to One of the Biggest Podcasts in the World

Variety

Kate Aurthur

13 November 2024 at 20:05

Around this time last year, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey were completing their rewatch of Season 8 of “The Office” — its penultimate season — for their podcast, “Office Ladies.” Having played Pam Beesly (Fischer) and Angela Martin (Kinsey) since the Emmy-winning NBC comedy premiered in 2005, the two actors affectionately break down each episode, […]

THE OFFICE -- "Health Care" Episode 3 -- Aired 04/05/2005 -- Pictured: (l-r) Angela Kinsey as Angela Martin and Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesly -- Photo by: Justin Lubin/NBCU Photo Bank

Paul Rudd Hands Out Water to Students Waiting in Line to Vote in Pennsylvania: ‘It’s Wonderful All These Young People Are Voting’

Variety

Kate Aurthur

5 November 2024 at 21:54

Paul Rudd made a surprise appearance at universities in Pennsylvania to hand out water to students waiting in hours-long lines to vote. While reporting live from Philadelphia’s Temple University, MSNBC National Correspondent Jacob Soboroff spotted the “Ant-Man” and “I Love You, Man” star and sprinted over to him. “Hey, Paul, I’m on live with Nicolle […]

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