Renee Graham

In 'Jackie Robinson,' Ken Burns Shows A Civil Rights Champion As Well As A Baseball Icon
'Jackie Robinson' premieres Monday and Tuesday at 9 p.m. on PBS.

The Grisly Details Of 'The Perfect Crime' And Its Cultural Aftermath
WGBH’s “The Perfect Crime” is a straightforward retelling of the infamous acts of Leopold and Loeb, whose names have become synonymous with thrill killers.

10 Moments From The Year In Pop Culture
Renee Graham takes a look back at the year we said goodbye to "Stephen Colbert" and hello to Stephen Colbert, hate-watched all those GOP debates with all those GOP presidential...

With First 'Late Show,' The Real Stephen Colbert Emerges — But Who Exactly Is He?
Stephen Colbert's first night at "The Late Show" didn't quite impress, but we'll give him another shot, writes pop culture critic Renee Graham.

Today's (And Tonight's) Spotify Playlist Brought To You By The President Of The United States
Last week, President Obama jumped into the musical pool, posting his first Spotify playlist -- 40 songs divided into two parts, for "Day" and "Night."
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'Nurse Jackie's' Ugly Truths Are Better Than Fiction For Sunday Nights
Showtime's "Nurse Jackie" comes to a conclusion in its seventh season, but the end might not be so tidy.

'The Colored Museum' Takes No Prisoners At The Huntington
Director Billy Porter sets a brisk pace for "The Colored Museum" at the Huntington Theatre Company.

Music To Our Eyes — 'Saturday Night Live' Has Rocked For 40 Years
"Saturday Night Live" celebrates its 40th anniversary on-air and we take a look back at some of the hilarious, shocking, and most unforgettable moments that happened in its skits and...

'Breath And Imagination' Gives Majestic New Voice To Roland Hayes
Daniel Beaty, Elijah Rock and ArtsEmerson make beautiful music together in an impressionistic biography of singer Roland Hayes.

Beyond The Melodrama, 'Empire' Boldly Tackles Homophobia
In the popular new FOX show 'Empire,' Lee Daniels uses the hip-hop industry setting to expose the destructiveness of homophobia.