Soundtrack of a revolution
‘Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America’ airs on AMC
By Kyla Brewer TV MediaMusic is much more than mere entertainment. From the rebellious rock ‘n’ roll era of the 1950s to the political protest songs of the 1960s and beyond, music has often been reflective of cultural revolution, a sign of the times, if you will. This fall, a new series takes an in-depth look at the history and impact of today’s dominant music genre: hiphop.
Some of the biggest stars of the hip-hop era discuss how the genre has given a voice to a new generation in the new docuseries “Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America,” premiering Sunday, Oct. 13, on AMC. Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of the Philadelphia-based hip-hop group The Roots serve as executive producers for the series, which takes a look at a different trailblazing song in each episode.
The six-episode series explores the rise of hip-hop, from its humble and sometimes controversial beginnings to its impact on mainstream American culture today. Recording artists walk viewers through the creation of some of the most influential songs of the hip-hop era.
Questlove explained the need for a serious look at the art of hip-hop in a September article on latimes.com.
“Hip-hop was seen as a low-level art form, or not even seen as actual art,” Questlove said. “People now see there’s value in hip-hop, but I feel like that’s based on the millions of dollars it’s generated. Like its value is like that of junk bonds or a Baltic Avenue Monopoly property. A money generator. But there’s a different story that needed to be told.”
The show’s debut episode takes a look at Kanye West’s “Jesus Walks,”
became an anthem of hope during the early days of the BlackLivesMatter movement. Rapper Pharrell Williams, the song’s co-producer, talked about the importance of tracing hiphop’s history in a teaser for “Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America” posted on YouTube this past May.
“If we want people to really respect what rap music is, you’ve got to understand its origin,” Williams said. He went on to explain: “Yeah, people have a chip on their shoulder. Yeah, people are upset. And that’s the kind of anger that you’re hearing in this
AMC’s docuseries then jumps back in time, all the way to 1984, to profile Run-DMC’s pioneering release “Rock Box.” The song mixed electric guitar riffs with hip-hop beats, tearing down barriers not only between the two music styles but also between race and class in American media.
Hip-hop duo OutKast broke new ground with the hit “Elevators” in 1996, and “Hip Hop: The
Songs That Shook America” explores how the song redefined the cultural and geographical boundaries of rap.
The show then examines the impact of the 1987 song “The Bridge” by MC Shan and Marley Marl. Intended to foster community pride, the release ignited one of hip-hop’s most famous rap battles between Marl and KRS-One from Boogie Down Productions.
Queen Latifah herself represents the female perspective in AMC’s “Hip Hop.” Her 1989 debut album “All Hail the Queen” featured the song “Ladies First,” a feminist anthem that became a huge hit and challenged misogyny in hip-hop at the time.
These six songs offer TV viewers a sampling of hip-hop’s vast and varied history, something executive producers Quest Love and Black Thought know a lot about. As founding members of eclectic hip-hop group The Roots, which was formed in 1987, they’re well versed in the genre. Known for using live musical instruments to produce their unique hiphop groove, The Roots rose through the ranks of the music industry and currently serve as the house band for “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” They may have achieved mainstream success, but they were part of the early days of the hip-hop revolution, making them well suited to bring the story of hip-hop to television.
Questlove and Black Thought work alongside fellow executive producers Alex Gibney (“Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” 2005), Shawn Gee (“SoundClash,” 2014), Stacey Offman (“The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley,” 2019), Richard Perello (“Club Dread,” 2004) and rookie Shea Serrano. “Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America” was co-directed by journalist-turned-filmmaker Erik Parker (“L.A. Burning”) and Emmy-nominated director One9 (“Nas: Time Is Illmatic,” 2014).
With some of the genre’s most influential voices onscreen and behind the scenes including Big Boi, Rev Run, Darryl McDaniels and more, AMC’s new docuseries promises an insider’s look at hip-hop and its impact on modern culture as it explores how six groundbreaking songs gave a voice to a largely unheard population. Find out how hip-hop music has inspired and influenced history in “Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America,” premiering Sunday, Oct. 13, on AMC.
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I’m not saying attacking Iran is the right thing to do, but I have never heard the commander-in-chief call U.S. military action “dastardly!” “Dastardly” is how you describe a villain in a 1930s two-reeler!
Removing pollution standards makes cars more environmentally friendly in the same way that removing the “poison” label makes arsenic an energy drink.
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WHAT’S NEW ON NETFLIX: “Living With Yourself”
On Friday, Oct. 18, the new existential comedy series “Living With Yourself” premieres on Netflix. Paul Rudd (“Avengers: Endgame,” 2019) stars as Miles, a man who is struggling with his marriage and life at work. In an attempt to improve himself, he has a special treatment at a spa that will supposedly make him a better person, only to discover that a better version of himself is now walking around. Also starring Irish comedian Aisling Bea (“This Way Up”) as his wife, Kate, Miles must figure out how to live with this new version of himself, who’s better than he is in every way. Chaos ensues as Miles becomes increasingly jealous of himself over his work performance and especially his relationship with Kate. “Living With Yourself” truly redefines the concepts of self-loathing and being your own worst enemy in the most hilarious way. Don’t miss the premiere of “Living With Yourself” this Friday on Netflix.
“Baby” Season 2
Season 2 of the controversial Italian drama “Baby” launches Friday, Oct. 18, on Netflix. Season 1 introduced viewers to Chiara (Benedetta Porcaroli “Sconnessi,” 2018) and Ludovica (Alice Pagani “The Poison Rose,” 2019), two teenage girls who are from a wealthy area of Rome and attend an elite school. Being bored with their lives and classmates, the girls begin to live double lives as high-end prostitutes in the city’s underworld. Similar to the Spanish Netflix series “Elite,” “Baby” is a dark teen drama. Watch as the girls balance normal teen life with their promiscuous alter-egos when Season 2 premieres this Friday.
“The House of Flowers” Season 2
The De la Mora family returns in Season 2 of the Spanish comedy
series “House of Flowers” (a.k.a. “La Casa de Las Flores”) on Friday, Oct. 18, on Netflix. Inspired by classic telenovelas, Season 1 saw the De la Mora family — which runs a flower shop called “The House of Flowers” — devolve into chaos when the father’s affair and illegitimate daughter came to light. The show’s filled with sibling rivalry, complicated love stories and plenty of drama. Catch up on Season 1 of this dark family comedy just in time for the Season 2 premiere.
“Eli”
Just in time for Halloween comes Netflix’s new horror movie “Eli,” premiering Friday, Oct. 18. “Eli” follows the story of a young boy named Eli (Charlie Shotwell “The Nightingale,” 2018), who has a grave illness. Desperate to find a cure, his parents, played by Max Martini (“The Purge”) and Kelly Reilly (“Yellowstone”), take him to an isolated clinic where Dr. Horn (Lili Taylor, “American Crime”) has promised experimental medical treatments that can help. When Eli suddenly becomes tormented by nightmarish experiences, he begins to question his doctor’s motives. Make sure to add this thrilling movie, premiering Friday, Oct. 18, to your Halloween horror lineup.
“Looking for Alaska”
Another of John Green’s critically acclaimed teen novels has been adapted for the screen, but this time as a TV series. Coming to Hulu on Friday, Oct. 18, “Looking For Alaska” stars Charlie Plummer (“Granite Flats”) as Miles Halter, who, bored of his life at home, leaves for Culver Creek Boarding School in search of the “Great Perhaps.” When he arrives he meets the clever, funny and very attractive Alaska Young (Kristine Froseth, “The Society”), and she pulls him into a world of mischief that launches him towards the “Great Perhaps.” Don’t miss the premiere of this poignant series from writer Josh Schwartz (“Gossip Girl”) that looks at life, death and finding yourself.
WHAT’S NEW ON HULU: “Letterkenny” Season 7
On Monday, Oct. 14, this Canadian comedy series returns to Hulu for a seventh season. Created by Jared Keeso (“19-2”), who not only stars in the series but also acts as executive producer and co-writer, “Letterkenny” follows different groups in the small (fictional) town of Letterkenny, Ontario. The comedy also stars Nathan Dales (“Tower Prep”) and Michelle Mylett (“Buckout Road,” 2017).
Watch the hilarious problems of small-town hicks, hockey players, skids and Catholics when this cult hit returns for Season 7.
WHAT’S NEW ON AMAZON PRIME:
“Modern Love”
A new anthology from writerdirector John Carney (“Begin Again,” 2013), this new series is based on the New York Times column “Modern Love” and premieres Friday, Oct. 18, on Amazon Prime. Don’t be fooled by the upbeat intro of the trailer, which features Captain & Tennile’s “Love Will Keep Us Together,” “Modern Love” covers not just the cheery romantic-comedy view of love, but also the messy sides that include adultery and pregnancy problems. Similar to the original column, which featured essays on romance sent in by readers, the new Prime series will feature eight episodes inspired by eight true stories of romance. Featuring a star-studded cast that includes Anne Hathaway (“The Hustle,” 2019), Tina Fey (“Saturday Night Live”), Dev Patel (“Hotel Mumbai,” 2018), Julia Garner (“Ozark”), Andy Garcia (“Book Club,” 2018), Catherine Keener (“Kidding”) and John Slattery (“Spotlight,” 2015), the eightepisode romantic anthology will have you laughing one moment and crying the next.
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Seasonal success: ‘Halloween Wars’ still going strong
By Michelle Rose TV MediaIf you’ve missed out on the first two episodes of this year’s “Halloween Wars,” there’s still time to jump right in and watch the pro carvers work their magic. A Halloween staple since 2011, the Food Network’s autumnal classic has new episodes airing every Sunday in October, including this week, on Oct. 13.
The beauty of this show is watching the creative process because each artist within the team brings their own master skills and talent to the competition.
And the end results are incredible. Some of these elaborate, edible Hal-
loween displays could easily be mistaken for stop-motion sets. It’s an impressive feat, considering the fact that they’re all carved and sculpted out of sugar, cake and giant pumpkins.
You won’t find simple jack-o’-lanterns here. The first episode was all about capturing the horror of being trapped in a nightmare. Last week’s episode mixed humor and horror with its “zombie dating show” theme. And this week, the teams have to represent a fear shared by many: the fear of being attacked by a swarm.
Last year’s edition of “Halloween Wars” brought in series-best ratings that placed it in the top 10 original
cable telecasts on Sunday nights throughout its run. It was just a few spots ahead of another limited-run Food Network competition, “Haunted Gingerbread Showdown.” This seems to be proof that Food Network has clearly found its winning formula and is delivering just the kind of family-friendly competitions we’re looking for this time of year.
It helps that the challenges mix funny and frightening themes that keep it entertaining, kind of like a special edition of “Cupcake Wars.” That show’s host, Johnathan Bennett, is presiding over all of the baking, sculpting and carving in this show, too, and has been for every edition since 2016.
The judges might also look familiar. Acclaimed cake decorator
Shinmin Li and horror film special effects master Todd Tucker are back to judge this season’s creations and teams. They’re joined by new celebrity guest judges, including actress Harley Quinn Smith (“Tusk,” 2014) on this week’s episode and Caleb McLaughlin (“Stranger Things”) next week.
It’s all in the name of good fun, food and art. Mind you, there still is a $50,000 grand prize that everyone wants to win.
If you need to catch up on Season 9, or just want a refresher, mark your calendars for Oct. 27. Repeat airings of “Halloween Wars” will help fill in the blanks or refresh your memory leading up to the big finale.
Sunday, Oct. 13
1:00 p.m. (9) KAWE Lidia’s Kitchen
2:00 p.m. (9) KAWE The Great British Baking Show
5:00 p.m. (8) WDSE Confucius Was a Foodie
Monday, Oct. 14
1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael
Tuesday, Oct. 15
1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael
Wednesday, Oct. 16
1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray Show
Thursday, Oct. 17
1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael
Friday, Oct. 18
12:30 p.m. (9) KAWE Food Over 50 1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael
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Good things are said to come in threes, and for actress Patricia Heaton, the third time’s certainly looking to be a charm. Heaton has struck critical, cultural and ratings gold not once, but twice before. As loving, overworked mother Frankie in “The Middle” and caring, authoritative mom Debra Barone on “Everyone Loves Raymond,” she has spent a whopping 18 years on comedy soundstages.
One year after the wrap of the 215-episode run of “The Middle,” Heaton is back in the new medical comedy “Carol’s Second Act,” airing Thursday, Oct. 17 on CBS. The series centers on the life of Carol Kennedy, played by Heaton. Carol is a retired divorcée who, after raising her children into adulthood and admitting disinterest for her teaching career, decides to make good on her dreams of becoming a doctor. In her 50s with nothing but young aspirations carrying her forward, Carol cuts her teeth with the rest of the hospital’s ambitious interns. And, with more than a few years to hang over her peers and quite a few of her superiors, Carol’s path into her new-found career is as clumsy as it is life-affirming.
What might surprise viewers is how Carol’s age is used in the show, and that relates directly to what Heaton found most uplifting and appealing about playing this character. The actress spoke to Patheos about the portrayal of a woman actively pursuing her desires when her age tends to be synonymous with a lack of movement and helplessness.
“It’s refreshing,” Heaton said. “It’s definitely a show about the strength and the value of the experience of older women — It’s about people not becoming invisible after the age of 50, and how the world needs us.”
The press materials and first few episodes of the show have certainly found the humor in the disparity between Carol’s age and the youth of her co-workers. However, it’s done in a way that emphasizes the struggle between different generations when commu-
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nicating with each other, rather than relying on predictable “old people are clueless” jab comedy. Speaking with On TV Today, the show’s executive producer, Emily Halpern, had commented on Carol’s age as both the comedic premise and heart of the show.
“We thought, let’s put her center stage and put her in an environment where her age is actually her strength,” she said.
That’s the kind of strength that Heaton’s fans should be excited about, because it’s the same sort of no-nonsense attitude she’s used in her previous sitcom performances, but in a completely different context. With “The Middle” and “Everybody Loves Raymond,” Heaton’s trade rested on the adventures that come with motherhood and wifedom. In a career move that mirrors that of the titular character herself, Heaton is changing gears and putting her comedic prowess to use in situations that don’t require her to be the scene’s frazzled mom or to find the absurd in domestic life. “Carol” sees Heaton finding her performance in the complexities of divorce, an empty nest, work hierarchies and the daily happenings at Loyola Memorial Hospital. With a resume and talent as reliable as Heaton’s, it’s bound to be a thrill to watch her perform as the show finds its footing.
Not only should viewers be excited for this new chapter in Heaton’s career, they should also be excited to see the rest of the cast of “Carol’s Second Act” in action. The main cast features the great Kyle MacLachlan (“Twin Peaks”) as Dr. Stephen Frost, senior attending physician, and Ito Aghayere (“Elementary”) as Dr. Maya Jacobs, Carol’s chief resident. JeanLuc Bilodeau (“Baby Daddy”), Sabrina Jalees (“In Real Life”) and Lucas Neff (“Raising Hope”) portray Daniel, Lexie and Caleb, respectively, the three other interns in Carol’s first-year residency group.
The show’s introductory episodes since its September premiere have set the tone for the series. From Carol’s workarounds of hospital policy to Daniel’s blooddrawing gags to the interventions
of a pharmaceutical representative (played by Ashley Tisdale, “Hellcats”) at work, the series creates jokes for its environment in a way that is always lighthearted. Even details such as episode titles (i.e. “Dr. Mom,” the third episode
to air) indicate a clear desire for “Carol’s Second Act” to find the funny in boundaries, especially those designed for older women, not to mention clumsy, blurry beginnings. With the vast majority of a season to go, audiences are like-
ly in for a treat as the show continues to grow into its own.
At 61, Heaton is not only redefining the space available on television for women her age, but she is doing so in the same genre she’s been playing in for more than 23
years. Both the Emmy winner and her new sitcom demonstrate that a show can delight audiences by both reinventing the wheel and polishing it. Tune in to “Carol’s Second Act,” airing Thursday, Oct. 17, on CBS.
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Forced to resort to getting around in an Uber after a recent laser eye surgery, Los Angeles Police Department Detective. Vic Manning (Bautista) enlists unwitting Uber driver Stu Prasad (Nanjiani) to chauffer him around in the hopes of catching notorious drug lord Oka Tedjo (Uwais). While the unlikely duo
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navigates Los Angeles, Stu learns that the same drug dealer they’re looking for is responsible for murdering Vic’s old partner, Sara Morris (Gillan), a year earlier.
Director:MichaelDowse.Stars: DaveBautista,KumailNanjiani, MiraSorvino,NatalieMorales,Iko Uwais,BettyGilpin,KarenGillan. 2019.93mins.Action.