“Barbarians” depicts the Battle of Teutoburg Forest, which has long been a rallying cry for German nationalists, including the Nazis.
Tag: Television
Indian Police Accuse Popular TV Station of Ratings Fraud
Republic TV has torn down critics and bolstered the Indian government. Now it is under a criminal investigation.
“Emily in Paris” Reminds Me of My Own Bumpy Introduction to France
Long ago, like the lead character of Netflix’s “Emily in Paris,” I received a bumpy education in what it means to be French. I’m still learning.
After ‘The Salisbury Poisonings,’ Locals Picked Up the Pieces
A new AMC show dramatizes the 2018 poisoning of a former Russian spy in Britain. Even for a reporter who covered the real events, the four episodes contain revelations.
The Best Movies and TV Shows New to Netflix, Amazon and Stan in Australia in October
Our streaming picks for October, including ‘Rebecca,’ ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor,’ and ‘Welcome to the Blumhouse’
Seeking the Humanity in the Story of Kim Wall’s Murder
A new TV series, “The Investigation,” fictionalizes the police investigation into the killing of the Swedish journalist, resisting the usual trappings of Nordic noir.
Former Russian Rock Star Sergei Shnurov Surprises Fans … With a Desk Job
After a farewell tour with his band, Leningrad, Sergei Shnurov switched tracks with a day job running a respectable but dull television station.
Canadians Rejoice as ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Sweeps 2020 Emmy Awards
The Canadian series took top honors in all seven categories in which it was nominated.
A Danish Children’s TV Show Has This Message: ‘Normal Bodies Look Like This’
The program aims to counter social media that bombards young people with images of perfect bodies.
The Best Movies and TV Shows New to Netflix, Amazon and Stan in Australia in September
Our streaming picks for September, including ‘Away,’ ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ and ‘Enola Holmes’