National Entertainment

Phyllida Lloyd's “Herself,” an Irish drama of spousal abuse set against Dublin's housing crisis, has some narrative weak spots but its foundation of resilience and heart is strong.

Aaron Frazer, “Introducing...” (Dead Oceans/Easy Eye Sound) This year is going to be fine. How can we be so sure? It's starting with the release of Aaron Frazer’s debut solo album. One spin and you'll be spellbound, swaying — and smiling.

“Bone Canyon,” by Lee Goldberg (Thomas & Mercer) In the wake of wildfires ravaging Southern California hillsides, a Hollywood screenwriter discovers a human skull fragment on the edge of his property.

A new trial date has been set for Jacob Hoggard, the frontman for the Canadian rock band Hedley, who is charged with sex-related offences.

NEW YORK — Late-night TV show hosts expressed anger and frustration at the violence at the U.S. Capitol, offering sombre monologues that pleaded for unity even as some aimed pointed barbs at those they held responsible for the mobs' actions.

“The Prophets,” by Robert Jones Jr. (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) In Robert Jones Jr.’s “The Prophets,” Samuel and Isaiah are two enslaved men in love on a Deep South plantation.

It’s hard to decide what’s most shocking in “The Dissident,” Bryan Fogel’s urgent, gripping new documentary about the horrific murder of Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi.

TORONTO — A new report suggests there's been an increase in the portrayals of people of colour in children’s animated television content in Canada in recent years.

NEW YORK — The storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump played out on television in searing fashion Wednesday, with stunning pictures of guns drawn in the House of Representatives and hand-to-hand combat with police.

LOS ANGELES — Stuck at home on a pandemic New Year's Eve, TV viewers turned to Ryan Seacrest, Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen in big numbers for a virtual celebration, with Times Square largely empty as the ball dropped.