Topic: The Sopranos

James Gandolfini stars in 'Not Fade Away'

'Not Fade Away' tries a little too hard, but Gandolfini as a 1960s father is a standout.

Chapter & Verse
2012: the year of self-publishing

The most recent sign that self-publishing is on the rise? New York Times book critic Michiko Kakutani chose a self-released book as one of her favorite titles of the year.

Culture Cafe
'Sopranos' creator David Chase chats about his new film 'Not Fade Away'

'Sopranos' creator David Chase discusses his new movie and the love of rock 'n' roll that inspired it.

Editor's Blog
After Aurora: the role of media violence

The connection between violent images and violent acts is an age-old debate. Recent research appears to show the connection is real. So what's to be done? There's an age-old antidote.

The battle for standalone HBO GO

TakeMyMoneyHBO.com creator Jake Caputo wants access to HBO GO without a cable subscription. Why he says it's a battle worth fighting – and why he may never win.

How 'Hatfields and McCoys' became cable's biggest-ever hit

The History Channel miniseries 'Hatfields and McCoys' is the most-watched non-sports show ever on cable. Yes, it's violent and vulgar, but it's also good, movie-style entertainment, critics say. 

Stir It Up!
Curried chicken salad with apricots and cashews

The go-to meal when you don't know what else to make for dinner.

Chapter & Verse
Paramount Pictures sues to stop publication of 'Godfather' prequel

The prequel 'The Family Corleone' has been approved by the estate of original author Mario Puzo.

Netflix will stream CW shows after collapse of Starz negotiations

Netflix: Under a four-year licensing deal announced Thursday, Netflix will have the right to show the previous seasons of TV series that CW airs through the network's 2014-15 programming window.

Passione: movie review

A giddy paean to the soundscape of Naples: Actor John Turturro’s ‘Passione’ documentary is anything but straightforward.

'Game of Thrones': Can HBO make fantasy work on the small screen?

HBO is hoping that George R. R. Martin's 'Game of Thrones' will succeed as a fantasy hybrid of 'Sopranos'-style gangster drama and 'Rome'-style historical epic.

Netflix announces first exclusive TV series deal

Netflix will be the only place to watch 'the most sought after premium series.' Competing more directly than ever with pay TV channels like HBO, Netflix is flexing its muscles with the new 26 episode deal.

Top Super Bowl commercials 2011: six winners and losers

Super Bowl commercials have become a mini-film festival, keeping the less-than-diehard football fans in front of the tube. But this year’s top spots are singled out for their misses as much as their hits.

Chapter & Verse
Classic review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

What better way to prepare for the movie than to read the book again?

Soap operas: All washed up?

Derided for melodrama and outlandish plots, daytime soap operas have dwindled. But their influence and offspring are turning up in prime time.

D'oh! Homer Simpson named the best TV character in 20 years.

A survey by Entertainment Weekly magazine named Homer Simpson the greatest character created for film or television during the past 20 years, beating out Harry Potter.

Entertainment Weekly names Homer Simpson the greatest character in 20 years

Homer Simpson beat out Harry Potter and Buffy the Vampire Slayer for top spot in Entertainment Weekly's list of the 100 best film and television characters created in the past two decades.

Mother and Child: movie review

Wrapped around the theme of adoption, ‘Mother and Child’ is a weepfest of intersecting story lines pulled together by a top-drawer cast.

iTunes reaches 10 billion: Here are the top 25 music downloads

This week, iTunes sold its 10 billionth music download. To mark the milestone, here are the top 25 songs sold since Apple opened the online music store in 2003.

Opinion: Bye, Tony Soprano. Welcome back, Atticus Finch.

Review: 'Lake City'

Family drama about a mother and son who reunite after a tragedy has talented actors but uneven story treatment.

Cuban TV to air 'The Sopranos'

Communist nation easing restrictions on foreign programs.