Television and theater
Joanne Ostrow
Joanne Ostrow was a television and theater writer and critic for The Denver Post until 2016.
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“Bakersfield Mist” at The Avenue ponders what’s real
Prolific playwright Stephen Sachs has won numerous awards for his two-hander "Bakersfield Mist," a comedy that premiered five years ago and enjoyed a run on London's West End before popping...

Jennifer Broome moving on, Matt Makens hired at KWGN
Jennifer Broome, KWGN meterologist, is leaving the station effective June 17 for unannounced but reportedly bigger TV opportunities elsewhere. As she leaves, Matt Makens has been hired starting June 20...

“BrainDead” a silly comedy-thriller on CBS
Computer screens and TVs buzz with 2016 political rhetoric. A government shutdown looms. Congressional aides shuttle paperwork around the Capitol with authority. And recent campaign speeches by Hillary Clinton and...

“Beauty and the Beast” — a tale as old as time at the Buell
"Beauty and the Beast," that tale as old as time effectively marketed by Disney as an animated film and Broadway show, tours Denver this week to the delight of adoring...

“The Americans”: season 4 of the best show no one watches ends Wednesday
No spoilers ahead for Wednesday's fourth season finale of "The Americans." Just know the series remains the best drama on TV.

SeriesFest sets panel, screening, concert lineup
Bigger celebrity names, more panels, a TV pilot competition and a Red Rocks opening night concert are set for the second annual SeriesFest on June 22-26 in Denver. The festival aims to...

Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump dump policy talk for zingers
It's hardly news that Donald Trump thrives on demonizing the media. Lashing out at questioners has been a productive strategy for the candidate thus far.

“Feed the Beast”: Send Schwimmer’s new show back to the kitchen
"Feed the Beast," the latest scripted series from AMC, boasts David Schwimmer in a drama about two pals who want to launch a restaurant. Sadly, Schwimmer, the "Friends" vet who...

“UnReal” returns to spoof reality TV dating shows
"UnReal" is more than just a funny sendup of reality TV dating shows. It's a brutal look at the craven industry behind such shows and the shameless executives who manipulate...

“Maya & Marty” on NBC: welcome sketch comedy vets
The whole "Maya & Marty" enterprise felt like a "Tuesday Night Live" helped out by Tom Hanks. But the sketch comedy veterans pulled it off. They could help pass the...