JAMES PONIEWOZIK
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On TV, the Truth Hurts
Television is hooked on scripted dramas based on real life. But they rarely measure up either to actual life or to actual drama.
Book Review: ‘The Candy House,’ by Jennifer Egan
Jennifer Egan’s ambitious new novel — a sequel, of sorts, to 2010’s “A Visit From the Goon Squad” — riffs on memory, authenticity and the...
‘Abbott Elementary’ Is Gifted and Talented
When it comes to the dynamics of public school in 2022, the season’s best new network comedy has done its homework.
An Onstage Slap Gives the Oscars More Drama Than It Bargained For
The show strained to offer something for everyone. But it could still create shocking moments.
Review: ‘Atlanta’ Is Back and as Surprising as Ever
After four long years, the Season 3 premiere goes to strange places with a familiar confidence.
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