By: Bill Cushing – Feb. 2022 “I remember damage.” This line is repeated throughout ‘Station Eleven,’ a new 10-episode limited series adapted from the 2015 novel by Emily St. John Mandel. The line comes from the fictional graphic novel named ‘Station Eleven’ that figures prominently in the show’s storyline. The repetition of the line throughout […]
By: Bill Cushing – Jan. 2022 It’s that time of year again. That time when all TV people start thinking about the best shows that they watched over the past year. As usual, it was tough to leave some shows off the list, but here are my picks for the best TV had to offer […]
By: Bill Cushing – Nov. 2021 AppleTV+ is currently the only streaming service that produces 100% original content. That content, from original series, documentaries, and films, has consistently been of high quality. Their most recent original film, ‘CODA’, is no exception. Ruby Rossi (Emilia Jones) is in her last year of high school. She doesn’t […]
By: Bill Cushing – October, 2021 Mystery, intrigue, and lots of laughs are abound in Hulu’s delightful new series ‘Only Murders in the Building.’ Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez star as three neighbors who live in a ritzy apartment building on NY’s Upper West Side and become tangled up in a murder mystery. […]
By: Bill Cushing – Aug. 2021 Peacock’s ‘Dr. Death’ is a new limited series based on the hit podcast and inspired by the terrifying true story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch (Joshua Jackson), a young and charismatic star in the Texas medical community. After building a successful neurosurgery practice, things suddenly change when patients entering Dr. […]
By: Bill Cushing – July, 2021 The Primetime Emmy nominations will be announced shortly and every year I like to review the past year in TV and give my list of who I would like to see recognized. It’s always tough to remember all the great work every year, and not everyone can be nominated. […]
By: Bill Cushing – June, 2021 A shocking crime in a small town leads to an investigation that ultimately reveals every major local scandal in a surprisingly troublesome community. It’s a story that’s been done countless times before. But rarely has it been done as well as HBO’s latest limited series, ‘Mare of Easttown.’ Oscar […]
By: Bill Cushing – May, 2021 From time to time, my column will feature questions asked by readers regarding the world of TV. Feel free to email me with any questions you may have about TV at BillsTVTalk@gmail.com, and I’ll do my best to answer you and may feature your question in a future column. […]
By: Bill Cushing – April, 2021 I have stayed away from the overwhelming deluge of superhero shows that have appeared on TV and streaming services in recent years because I felt like they’ve gotten out of hand. Too much, too fast. But when I saw a new Superman series was coming, I decided I would […]
By: Bill Cushing – March, 2021 Showtime’s ‘City ON A Hill’ is a gritty crime drama set against the backdrop of 1990’s Boston and stars Kevin Bacon as wayward FBI Agent Jackie Rohr. Jackie appears to be well known throughout all levels of the law enforcement community. Let’s just say his reputation precedes him. He’s a […]
By: Bill Cushing – Feb. 2021 In 2018, the original cast members of the iconic 1984 film ‘The Karate Kid’ reunited for the revival series ‘Cobra Kai.’ What resulted was a fresh, thoroughly enjoyable spin on the well-established franchise, as well as a surprisingly heartfelt look at the immense power the past can hold over us. […]
Cellist Gwen Krosnick will perform on Sunday, Feb. 14, at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport, the second of four concerts in the 2021 Jean C. Wilson Music Series. Due to the pandemic this year, for the very first time, the series will be virtual. The four concerts will be […]
By: Bill Cushing It’s that time of year again. That time when all TV people start thinking about the best shows that they watched over the past year. As usual, it was tough to leave some shows off the list, but here are my picks for the best TV had to offer in 2020. High […]
By: Bill Cushing – 11/20 ‘Ted Lasso’ is a successful college football coach from Kansas hired to be the manager of a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience coaching soccer. That’s the premise of a delightful new series from AppleTV+ starring Saturday Night Live alum Jason Sudeikis. The character of Ted Lasso […]
By: Bill Cushing – Oct. 2020 What would the United States space program have been like if Russia landed on the moon before us? What would have been different? How would it have changed the history of space travel for our country? This is the premise of AppleTV+’s ambitious original series ‘For All Mankind,’ which also […]