I didn't know I needed the new Billy Joel documentary
NPR critic Linda Holmes has been a Billy Joel fan since the '80s. HBO's new two-part documentary still taught her something new about his life — and provided a chance to consider the role of his music in her own.
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Bob Thompson On The Emmy Awards Nominations
What will this year's Emmy Awards look like, amid the pandemic? -
'I May Destroy You' Is Unlike Anything Else On TV, Says Bob Thompson
The show, which is written, co-directed and acted in by Michaela Coel, grapples with sexual assault. -
Bob Thompson's Best And Worst Of TV: July 13, 2020
On Monday, media scholar Bob Thompson joined Boston Public Radio to share what he's watching on TV this week. -
'Never Have I Ever' Show Is 'Perfect' For Uncertain Times, Says Bob Thompson
The charming new Netflix show is a comforting during the pandemic, Thompson says. -
What To Watch While Social Distancing
For HBO subscribers Bob Thompson recommends the documentary “After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News,” an intimate look at the impact of disinformation on real people. -
Bob Thompson On The Golden Globes
Among the highlights of the evening included Sam Mendes winning for the epic war film “1917,” despite the film releasing widely on Friday, and Joaquin Phoenix netting a Golden Globe for best actor for his depiction of the Batman villain The Joker. -
Bob Thompson On Eddie Murphy's Return To 'SNL'
The episode garnered just under 10 million viewers, but Thompson thinks it was just a competent showing. -
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The Best, Worst, And What To Watch On TV: The Week Of August 19th
TV expert Bob Thompson gave us his list of the what to watch and what to avoid on TV this week. -
The Best, Worst, And What To Watch On TV: The Week Of August 12th
TV expert Bob Thompson gave BPR his list of what to watch and what to avoid on TV this week.
