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Netflix criticized for yanking Patriot Act episode in Saudi
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Netflix faced criticism on Wednesday for pulling an episode in Saudi Arabia of comedian Hasan Minhaj’s “Patriot Act” that criticized the kingdom’s powerful crown prince. The American comedian used his second episode, released on Oct. 28, to lambaste Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the...
This year, Oscar more likely to go to film you’ve actually seen
This year’s Oscar race is one of the most wide open in recent memory, giving some big-studio blockbusters a shot at the best-picture crown after years of victories by indie darlings. Gold Derby, which tracks the Academy Awards race, lists six films at 10-1 or better, based on picks by...
January is going to be a big month for new TV shows
January is just chock full of great viewing — here are a few shows to keep an eye on, almost one every night. JAN. 3 “The Titan Games,” NBC, 8 p.m. This sports competition series will be hosted by (who else?) Dwayne Johnson, in which people or, um, “titans.” undergo...
Smithsonian and the National Gallery held on as long as they could, but they’re closed
WASHINGTON - Residents of D.C.’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood are accustomed to the roars of lions and cries of gibbons emanating from the National Zoo. And while they’ll still be able to hear the animals Wednesday, they won’t be able to see them in person for the foreseeable future. When the...
