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'Escape At Dannemora' Suffers From Storytelling Bloat, As Story Stretches On Too Long

Showtime's new limited series, Escape at Dannemora, has all the elements of a successful prestige drama, but it's also slow and long — a painful trend in television.

'Escape At Dannemora' Suffers From Storytelling Bloat, As Story Stretches On Too Long

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'Shut Up And Dribble' Gives Compelling History Of Black Athletes Speaking Politically

Shut Up and Dribble," a three-part Showtime documentary series executive produced by LeBron James, debuts Saturday. It rebukes those who criticize outspoken athletes by showing how basketball stars speaking up has helped improve the NBA and America itself.

'Shut Up And Dribble' Gives Compelling History Of Black Athletes Speaking Politically

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Review: 'My Dinner With Hervé'

In the movie My Dinner with Hervé, Peter Dinklage plays "the world's most famous knife-wielding French dwarf actor," one part of an unlikely friendship that develops over a wild night in LA.

Review: 'My Dinner With Hervé'

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Even Without Roseanne, 'The Conners' Provides Audiences A Reason To Watch

ABC's Roseanne reboot was the most-watched TV show last season. Now, Sara Gilbert tries to rescue the franchise by creating a show without Roseanne Barr, whose racist tweet got the show cancelled.

Even Without Roseanne, 'The Conners' Provides Audiences A Reason To Watch

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Fall TV Program Welcomes More Criminal Justice Stories

This fall, Making a Murderer returns to Netflix for its second season, and a new HBO documentary, The Sentence, is about woman serving nine years in prison for drug crimes her ex-boyfriend committed.

Fall TV Program Welcomes More Criminal Justice Stories

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'The Romanoffs' Rarely Matches The Heady Ambition Of Its Creator

From Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner comes The Romanoffs, an anthology series telling the stories of people who believe they are descendants of the last Russian Royal family.

'The Romanoffs' Rarely Matches The Heady Ambition Of Its Creator

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For The First Time, A Woman Steps In As 'Doctor Who' Lead

Jodie Whittaker debuts as the first woman to play the lead in the 50-year-old British sci-fi show, Dr. Who. It's an action-packed start to a highly anticipated season.

For The First Time, A Woman Steps In As 'Doctor Who' Lead

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National

Bill Cosby And The #MeToo Movement

Bill Cosby was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for a sexual assault in 2004. His conviction marks the rise of the #MeToo movement as well as the downfall of an African-American icon.

Bill Cosby And The #MeToo Movement

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News Brief: Kavanaugh And The Midterms, Interest Rates, Cosby Sentencing

We look at the Kavanaugh nomination as a voting issue for November. Also, the Federal Reserve will likely nudge up interest rates, and we look at the cultural impact of Bill Cosby's sentencing.

News Brief: Kavanaugh And The Midterms, Interest Rates, Cosby Sentencing

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'Murphy Brown' Returns For The Trump Age

After 20 years, Murphy Brown returns to the host chair. In the revival, Candice Bergen's acerbic, pioneering news anchor goes up against her son, who works for a conservative cable news channel.

'Murphy Brown' Returns For The Trump Age

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Emmys Analysis: You Have To Keep Pushing For Diversity And Work To Maintain Equality

The Emmys showcased diversity throughout the awards telecast, yet that diversity didn't quite break through to the winners. The reasons why reflect the stubbornly segregated nature of prestige television.

Emmys Analysis: You Have To Keep Pushing For Diversity And Work To Maintain Equality

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