Stories by

Glen Weldon

Host, Pop Culture Happy Hour

'To Catch a Predator' drama 'Primetime' brings the sleaze, and it's almost enough

Glen Weldon | Sep 25, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

Primetime dramatizes the story behind the series To Catch a Predator. It's full of big swings from the director and the actors — but doesn't engage with the most complicated questions the series raised.

If the Emmys were up to us ...

Glen Weldon, Aisha Harris, Eric Deggans | Sep 12, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

24 new movies worth checking out this fall

Aisha Harris, Linda Holmes, Bob Mondello, Glen Weldon | Sep 11, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

What to watch this fall: Here are 16 TV shows we're looking forward to

Aisha Harris, Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Eric Deggans | Sep 10, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

Dolly Parton contained multitudes. We're looking back on these beloved performances

Aisha Harris, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon | Aug 27, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

'Lanterns' shines a bright but unsteady light

If Watchmen taught us that you can use superheroes to excavate the cracked foundations of the American experience, Lanterns seems content to linger in the shadow of another HBO prestige genre series, True Detective.

Glen Weldon | Aug 22, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

'House of the Dragon,' Season 3 finale: The rumble at Tumbleton

Ulf arrives late to the party and sets it ablaze.

Glen Weldon | Aug 10, 2026, 2:19 AM UTC

'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 7: Red in tooth and claw (and wing and tail)

Dragon-on-dragon violence!

Glen Weldon | Aug 3, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' grounds Spidey — and much of the fun

His Spidey senses are evolving and he misses his friends.

Glen Weldon | Jul 31, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC

'House of the Dragon,' Season 3, Episode 6: Assassination nation

In which Gwayne has a good eye.

Glen Weldon | Jul 27, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC