Day: May 21, 2026

Brooke faces the big questions — murder, technology and Canadian niceness

It’s time to probe two of life’s persistent stereotypes:
A) Older folks have trouble keeping up with modern times; and B) Canadians are really, really nice.
Our guides (via a Zoom interview) are Brooke Shields, 60, and Amalia Williamson, 31. They star in “You’re Killing Me” (shown here), the “cozy mystery” series that streams new episodes Mondays at www.acorn.tv. Read more…

Josh Johnson brings fresh approaches to comedy

It’s great to have new ideas, Josh Johnson says … except sometimes it’s not.
“Sometimes, something hasn’t been done before because it’s a bad idea,” Johnson, who has a new HBO special, said in a video press conference.
“Things like peanut-butter-and pickle sandwiches: No one’s done that before, because it’s a bad idea.”
He’s impressed critics with good ideas — both in his comedy and in the way he presents it. Now his “Josh Johnson: Symphony” special (debuting at 8 p.m. Friday and 10:10 p.m. Saturday, May 22-23, and also on HBO Max) offers a fresh approach, including the way he uses music. Read more…