TV

Get Newsday TV critic Verne Gay's take on the shows everyone's talking about, with reviews, the scoop on new series (including what's filming on LI), industry news and more.

'Better Things': Flawless third season

These eight episodes, which were also directed by Adlon, are uniformly excellent.

TV Producers cut Smollett from last 'Empire' episodes
The producers' announcement comes a day after Smollett appeared in court on a felony charge for allegedly filing a false police report.
2/22/19
Movies Are the Oscars still relevant in 2019?
Viewers still care -- they're just not chained to the shows like they once were.
2/21/19
TV Wendy Williams returning to her show on March 4
The talk-show host has been off the air for several weeks, dealing with a shoulder injury and complications from a thyroid disorder.
2/21/19
Celebrities Recent notable deaths
See all the movie stars, musicians, authors, sports figures and other notable people whom we've recently lost.
2/20/19
Movies Chiwetel Ejiofor discusses his new Africa-set movie
The "12 Years a Slave" star makes his feature screenwriting and directorial debuts in this movie, which is also streaming on Netflix.
2/20/19
TV 'Charley Pride: I'm Just Me': Superb look at pioneering country star
The PBS "American Masters" film shows how sometimes talent and tirelessness can triumph over adversity.
2/20/19
TV 'Big Bang Theory' review: Shatner plays himself
Shatner makes his first appearance on TV's top-rated sitcom.
2/19/19
TV Trump criticizes 'SNL' after it spoofs him again
But the president's denunciation of the sketch-comedy program, calling it a "total Republican hit" job, sparked a backlash over First Amendment rights.
2/17/19
TV Baldwin grows tiring as Trump on 'SNL'
Baldwin can't find the absurd because Trump long ago beat him to both the punch and the punchline.
2/17/19
TV PBS' Sammy Davis Jr. doc: Entertaining tribute
The documentary also sets the record straight on Davis' politics and Civil Rights record.
2/15/19