There's at least one Civil Rights drama per awards season (or, at least, it feels that way), but thus far, none have told the story of Bayard Rustin (Colman Domingo), the architect of the 1963 March on Washington. Produced by the Obamas and directed by George C. Wolfe (Ma Rainey's Black Bottom), Rustin follows its title character as he fights to organize the history-making march, all while wrestling with the open secret of his sexuality and the potential public scrutiny it brings. Read More...
On a recent Friday night in Columbus, Ohio, a garage-turned-art space-turned- recording studio called Magnetic Planet is the site of a hastily arranged concert featuring Gaunt, Appalachian Death Ride, Moviola, Lincoln Logs, and Monster Zero-a sampling of the city’s formidable, if largely unknown, rock & roll roster. Despite the thundering punk-pop, the BYOB event has a disarmingly casual air; there’s no cover charge and virtually no distinction between the musicians and the slacking audience from Ohio State. Read More...
Comedy Central has announced its slate of summer premiere dates, featuring the returns of shows like Key & Peele and Drunk History as well as the premieres of several new shows. First up will be Another Period, premiering on June 23 at 10:30 p.m. Period will focus on the Bellacourt sisters, Lillian (Natasha Leggero) and Beatrice (Riki Lindhome), who live spoiled lives obsessed with money and fame… at the turn of the 20th century. Read More...
