The new Apple TV Plus series has gotten off to a rousing start, and it looks like it’ll only get better. Here are three reasons why The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey is appointment television.
Category Archives: culture criticism
What’s It Four? Meh-king Sense of the Current Season of the Meandering Mrs. Maisel
There’s something different about this season of the Amazon Prime series. Something that needs to be fixed before the thrill of Mrs. Maisel is gone for good.
Saving Grace: The Time Lionel Richie Gave The Best Advice Ever on American Idol
I stopped watching American Idol a while ago. This clip, where Lionel Richie steps up to give advice to a legacy singer, put the show back on my radar.
I Got Big Dreams: Five Things About Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy Part One
There are three parts to Jeen-Yuhs: The Kanye Trilogy, and I’m not sure I’ll appreciate any part more than the first, where we got to see West’s origin story: the good, the bad and the genius.
A No-Bill Effort: It’s Definitely Time to Talk About Cosby
He was once America’s Dad. Now, after being released from prison on a technicality, Bill Cosby goes on trial in the court of public opinion. And it’s definitely time.
The Sunday Stream
For eight seasons, Black’ish has given us many epic moments. Now, as it says its farewell later this year, I look back at my favorite episode of the series.
Only Classics in the Building: Ten Steve Martin Films You Need in Your Life
It’s a new year and this is a Steve Martin appreciation post. These are ten of his films that you need to see in order to appreciate the comic genius he is.
The Sunday Stream
The Apple TV Plus series Swagger aired its season finale this week. So it’s time to talk about everything that made it one of the best television shows of 2021.
Shout Out To Black Women, Just Because: Six Ladies You Should Be Watching Right Now
Here at Dawson’s Ink, we stan for Black women. Always. Here are six that should be on your television radar right now. Get familiar.
The Sunday Stream
This week is a major salute to You’re Watching VIdeo Music Box and its creator Ralph McDaniels and why seeing your formative years in documentary form hits very different.