BBC Greenlights Three Science Shows Including Brian Cox Mars Doc
08.04.2022 - 18:19 / variety.com
Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticThe first episode of “61st Street” lays the foundation for a story that’s become all too familiar on television and in reality alike. Over eight episodes, AMC’s new drama (executive produced by Michael B.
Jordan) depicts the before, during, and frantic after of a Chicago drug bust that ends in two deaths: Rufus (Kevin Tre’von Patterson), a Black teen with deep roots in the community, and Offer Mike Rossi (Patrick Mulvey), who had been quietly investigating his precinct for corruption before this fateful day. While the cops call Rufus’ death an open and shut case of an officer defending himself, they pin Rossi’s on Moses Johnson (Tosin Cole), a promising track star caught in the wrong place at the wrong time while trying to get his brother Joshua (Bentley Green) home, before an accidental brush with Rossi sent the cop’s head into a protruding pipe, killing him almost instantly.
With limited time to lay groundwork for the intersecting stories to come, Peter Moffat’s pilot can be just as blunt as Rossi’s death. Few characters beyond Courtney B.
Vance’s frustrated public defender stretch beyond their basic descriptors; every dramatic moment gets an equally dramatic music sting; the entire episode appears to have been shot through a hazy, amber Instagram filter. When the dead police offer’s partner Johnny (Mark O’Brien) loses his temper, he grabs Joshua by the shirt and yells, “Look at me! You see a blue life that doesn’t matter, right?” Moffat’s resumé (including “The Night Of” and “Your Honor”) speaks to his long held interest in complex crime stories and the role systemic prejudice plays in keeping true justice at bay.
BBC Greenlights Three Science Shows Including Brian Cox Mars Doc
Giovanni Pernice has been reunited with his Strictly Come Dancing dance champion, Rose Ayling-Ellis. Sharing an insight into their friendship, the professional dancer couldn't help but poke fun at the EastEnders actress in a new Instagram clip.MORE: Strictly's Rose Ayling-Ellis shares intimate glimpse inside Barcelona getawayGiovanni, 31, filmed Rose, 27, whilst she was getting her makeup done by a makeup artist, and he teased: "Lots of makeup for you being done because you need it.
There's a healthy dose of reality in AMC's thrilling drama series, , and star Courtney B. Vance believes it's necessary.The Emmy-winning actor spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier about the hard-hitting drama, which follows a promising Chicago high school athlete who gets swept up into the criminal justice system when he's wrongfully taken by the police as a gang member.
“Mindhunter,”) is corrupt and pulling the strings. “Courtney [Vance] is such a gentleman,” said Cole, who is British and best known for “Doctor Who.”“He’s so honorable and peaceful, but a great leader at the same time. He makes everyone feel comfortable, and he sets the tone for a good environment to work in. Everyone just kind of followed suit.” Cole added that he didn’t interact closely with Jordan, because, “He was busy doing Michael B.
Kristen Stewart stars in the new teaser trailer for her film, Crimes of the Future.
Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticAs Chicago lawyer Michelle Obama becomes First Lady Michelle Obama in Showtime’s newest drama, her predecessor Laura Bush offers some words of advice and comfort. “You may think you have nothing in common with the First Ladies before you,” Laura tells her, “[but] trust me when I say we all felt that way.” Here, Laura Bush acts as both some benign voice of reason (an odd choice) and also as a mouthpiece for “The First Lady” writ large (odder), which tackles the stories of three First Ladies who share little beyond the fact of living in the White House (oddest, by a mile).There’s Michelle, played by Viola Davis with Obama’s familiar cadence (if also some very exaggerated stenciled half-moon eyebrows).
heading to the Broadway stage this month to star as Roxie Hart in “Chicago.” The 54-year-old will be making her Broadway debut at the Ambassador Theatre on April 12. Her run as one of the murderess madames in the Cook County Jail will last through June 5.She is also set to release a highly anticipated memoir and Netflix documentary, which will include her Broadway debut. Anderson’s upcoming projects will be the first big pieces of work the blond bombshell has worked on in years.
Alan Halsall was ever the proud parent as he took his daughter out for a special, Disney-inspired, night out in Manchester. The actor, who is best known for playing Tyrone Dobbs in the ITV soap, hit the red carpet with Sienna and his actress girlfriend.
Martha Stewart is saying goodbye to a beloved pet.
Sony Pictures Classics announced today that its golf film The Phantom of the Open, starring Academy Award winner Mark Rylance, Academy Award nominee Sally Hawkins and BAFTA Award nominee Rhys Ifans, will open in New York and Los Angeles on June 3, with a wider release in additional markets set for the following weeks.
Anthony Anderson and his wife Alvina Stewart are separating after 22 years of marriage.
Closing their chapter. Anthony Anderson and wife Alvina Stewart have split after more than 20 years together, Us Weekly confirms.