There's no doubt HBO's "Game of Thrones" has been a game-changer for TV. It has delivered record ratings for its network, blazed a trail for epic fantasy on the small screen and rewritten the…
For four seasons the acclaimed drama "Rectify" spun a gripping and intimate story about a Southern family grappling with the release of eldest son, Daniel (Aden Young), from prison for a brutal crime…
These days Bob Odenkirk is best known for his Emmy nominated work as the star of the acclaimed "Breaking Bad" prequel "Better Call Saul." But Odenkirk's first brush with Emmy came thanks to his…
Spoiler alert: This interview contains details from “The Americans” season 5 finale “The Soviet Division. The end is near for FX's "The Americans." With only 10 episodes remaining in next year's…
It's that time of year again: Emmy season is upon us, and Variety's coverage will begin in earnest in next week's issue. But before we kick off a brand new race for TV's top trophy, we're taking a…
Here’s what seven major studios have on tap during the annual TV market. CBS Studios Intl. Big bets are being placed on military dramas "SEAL Team," starring David Boreanaz, and "Valor," featuring a…
Spoiler alert: The following interview includes plot details from “The Americans” Season 5, episode 9, “IHOP.” It’s been a long wait for fans of FX’s “The Americans” to discover whatever happened to…
For anyone who wants to believe in the promise of Martin Luther King Jr.'s quote "the arc of the moral universe bends toward justice," a film like "Bending the Arc" is downright inspiring. With the…
In the early 2000s, Julia Stiles was a teen movie superstar with lead roles in such sleeper hits as "10 Things I Hate About You" and "Save the Last Dance." But her first mention in Variety came with…
Character actors can wait entire careers for the kind of breakthrough J.K. Simmons had in “Whiplash.” The Oscar-winning role propelled the well-liked but often under-the-radar actor to everything…
It’s the best of times and the worst of times for FX’s “The Americans.” The critically acclaimed drama launched Season 5 (its penultimate run in a now six-season plan) Tuesday night and returns to…
