When mini-series ruled prime time, their maxi-est star was Richard Chamberlain. Today we call them “limited series.” But in their 20th-century heyday, under another inapt diminutive, mini-series were the megafauna of TV, lavish events that achieved the kind of cinematic spectacle that was otherwise rare in living-room entertainment of the time. They were TV specials
Tom Green at the Maximum Fun Studios in Los Angeles Daniel Speer/Maximum Fun hide caption toggle caption Daniel Speer/Maximum Fun Tom Green at the Maximum Fun Studios in Los Angeles Daniel Speer/Maximum Fun The Tom Green Show was ahead of its time. It started as a public access show in Ottawa, Canada. Then as a
Back After This by Linda Holmes is out now Ballantine Books hide caption toggle caption Ballantine Books Linda Holmes knows what goes into a good romantic comedy. Linda is an expert on the topic and a huge fan of the genre. She’s been a pop culture writer for two decades now. She co-hosts the NPR
Photo: Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images Photo: Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images Antonio Banderas is one of the most versatile, charming and handsome performers out there today. You’ve probably seen him in Zorro, Philadelphia, or Desperado.
Pedro Almodóvar attends a Special Screening of The Room Next Door at Vue West End on October 20, 2024 in London, England. Kate Green/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kate Green/Getty Images Pedro Almodóvar attends a Special Screening of The Room Next Door at Vue West End on October 20, 2024 in London, England. Kate
Kelsey Grammer at the Maximum Fun Studios in Los Angeles, CA. Daniel Speer/Maximum Fun hide caption toggle caption Daniel Speer/Maximum Fun Kelsey Grammer at the Maximum Fun Studios in Los Angeles, CA. Daniel Speer/Maximum Fun Kelsey Grammer joins us on the latest episode of Bullseye. He doesn’t need much introduction: Of course, there’s Dr. Frasier
Mike Leigh of ‘Hard Truths’ poses in the Getty Images Portrait Studio Presented by IMDb and IMDbPro during the Toronto International Film Festival at InterContinental Toronto Centre on September 06, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for IMDb hide caption toggle caption Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for IMDb Mike Leigh of ‘Hard Truths’ poses in
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 07: Isabella Rossellini attends the 2025 National Board of Review Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on January 07, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) Mike Coppola/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mike Coppola/Getty Images NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 07: Isabella Rossellini attends the
Actor Stanley Tucci attends “La Fortuna” photocall during 69th San Sebastian International Film Festival at Kursaal Palace on September 24, 2021 in San Sebastian, Spain. Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images Actor Stanley Tucci attends “La Fortuna” photocall during 69th San Sebastian International Film Festival at Kursaal Palace on September 24,
Jude Law at Maximum Fun HQ Daniel Speer hide caption toggle caption Daniel Speer Jude Law at Maximum Fun HQ Daniel Speer Our first guest of 2025 is the one and only Jude Law! Law is 52 and has been acting since he was a teenager. The Talented Mr Ripley, The Grand Budapest Hotel and