Alexandra Pelosi Muses on the Donors She Convinced to Talk Candidly in Her New Film

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Alexandra Pelosi Muses on the Donors She Convinced to Talk Candidly in Her New Film
Ms. Pelosi, whose film “Meet the Donors: Does Money Talk?” debuts on Monday, spoke with one of our reporters at the Democratic National Convention.

Mediator: What’s Next at Fox News, With Ailes Out and Murdoch In?
Rupert Murdoch as the network’s interim chief after Roger Ailes’s ouster is a smart move, but Mr. Murdoch’s sons may have a hand in the direction of the empire.

What’s on TV Monday: ‘Iris’ and ‘Meet the Donors: Does Money Talk?’
In “Iris,” Albert Maysles celebrates the eccentric style of the nonagenarian fashion plate Iris Apfel. And Alexandra Pelosi finds out why the wealthy finance presidential campaigns in “Meet the Donors: Does Money Talk?”

Watching: What to Watch This Week: Films New to Netflix and ‘Gilmore Girls’
From the Watching team, expert TV and movie recommendations for the next few days.

Review: ‘Meet the Donors: Does Money Talk?’ Explores Campaign Contributors
In this documentary, Alexandra Pelosi interviews those who donate enormous amounts to political, specifically presidential, campaigns.

Critic’s Notebook: Stephen Colbert Found ‘Himself’ Again at the Conventions
The host’s two-week live stunt revived his late-night show. Here’s how he can keep it thriving past the political conventions.

What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Born to Be Blue’ and ‘The 33’
Ethan Hawke plays Chet Baker, the heroin-ravaged jazz trumpeter and singer, in “Born to Be Blue.” And Patricia Riggen recreates the Chilean mining disaster in “The 33.”

What’s on TV Sunday: ‘Sharknado: The 4th Awakens’ and ‘Summer With Monika’
Those shark-infested twisters are back in “Sharknado: The Fourth Awakens.” And Ingmar Bergman’s “Summer With Monika,” considered indecent in 1953, still ignites the screen.

HBO Gives ‘Game of Thrones’ an End Date, and Resurrects ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
While discussing the demise of “Vinyl” and the coming show “Westworld,” the network’s president of programming also responded to criticism about HBO’s depiction of sexual violence against women.

Did You Watch ‘Stranger Things’? Let’s Talk About It
The Netflix throwback horror series has been steadily building buzz this month. Have you seen it?

‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ Finds Kevin Conroy Back Under the (Animated) Cowl
Forget Michael Keaton, George Clooney, Christian Bale. Mr. Conroy has played the Batman for almost 25 years.

A Sampler: A Batman Wrestling With Ghosts of the Past
Kevin Conroy’s run as the voice of the Caped Crusader includes some memorable episodes.

On Comedy: Insult Comedy as Blood Sport: The Rise of the Roast Battle
Forget celebrity roasts. Inspired by rap throwdowns, standup comics are going head to head, and no subject is off limits.

Review: A Shark Storm in the Desert. And That’s Just for Starters.
The fourth “Sharknado” movie, on Syfy, is a cameo-choked mess.

Critic’s Notebook: Her Shot: Hillary Clinton Shares a Vision of America Out of ‘Hamilton’
Mrs. Clinton echoed themes from the overall convention, which argued that progressive inclusiveness wasn’t incompatible with patriotism; in fact, the two go together.

Bill Cosby Drops Lawsuit Against Accuser in Assault Case
His lawsuit sought to recover the money he gave in a confidential financial settlement to the accuser, Andrea Constand.

What’s on TV Friday: ‘Last Chance U’ and ‘Tallulah’
In “Last Chance U,” a team becomes the final hope for football players who dream big. And Ellen Page and Allison Janney reunite in “Tallulah.”

Ashley Jensen Plays a Big-City Publicist in a Cotswolds Caper
“Agatha Raisin,” a British export, will be streaming on Acorn TV.

Watching: What to Watch This Weekend: ‘Last Chance U’ and ‘Rolling Papers’
From the Watching team, expert TV and movie recommendations for the next few days.

Three Longtime ‘Sesame Street’ Cast Members Are Let Go
Bob McGrath, Emilio Delgado and Roscoe Orman were all part of “Sesame Street” for more than 40 years.

‘Beavis & Butt-head’ to Return on a Rebranded VH1 Classic
MTV’s parent company, Viacom, is rebranding VH1 Classic as MTV Classic, and digging into the archives for shows from the 1990s and 2000s.

Corey Stoll on Shakespeare Boot Camp and Killing Tiny Vampires
The actor, now starring in Shakespeare in the Park’s production of “Troilus and Cressida,” is also appearing in the newest film from Woody Allen.

Stephen Colbert Retires ‘Stephen Colbert.’ Please Welcome ‘Stephen Colbert.’
On Thursday, Mr. Colbert – the real one – explained that his revival of a character last week did not play so well with certain “corporate lawyers.”

What’s on TV Thursday
Hillary Clinton makes history on the final night of the Democratic National Convention. And Lollapalooza celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Mr. Robot: ‘Mr. Robot’ Season 2, Episode 4: The Man in the Mask
On this week’s episode, a brief look at Elliot in happier times.

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Gaby Hoffmann Reads ‘Three Mothers, One Bond’
Hear the “Transparent” actress read the story of two hopeful mothers trying to navigate the often strange matchmaking process of open adoption.

Beetles Do Beatles: Music Coup for an Animated Netflix Show
“Beat Bugs” a children’s show, is one of several shows whose creator uses licensing deals to feature iconic song collections in unusually extensive ways.

A Word With: Sarah Silverman on Bernie or Bust, and the Joke She Didn’t Tell
Ms. Silverman discusses her spontaneous appeal from the stage to the upset Bernie or Bust faction of Democrats at the party convention — and more.

What’s on TV Wednesday
The Democratic Convention continues with President Obama and Senator Tim Kaine speaking. And Jerry Seinfeld puts a classic car on the auction block.

Youree Dell Harris, the TV Psychic Miss Cleo, Dies at 53
Ms. Harris’s Jamaican-accented character entered America’s pop culture zeitgeist in the late ’90s with the catchphrase, “Call me now!”

Critic’s Notebook: Testing Comedy’s Role as a Beacon on Racial Issues
On CW, “MADtv” gets a revival, while A&E tackles race with “Black and White.”

What’s on TV Tuesday
Cool off with “Ice Fantasy,” a Chinese drama with “Game of Thrones” in its DNA. Or watch former President Bill Clinton address the Democratic Convention.

UnREAL: ‘UnREAL’ Season 2, Episode 8: ‘That’s Not This Story’
This episode is a reminder that storytelling is deliberate, and that not all stories work.

Critic’s Notebook: Boos, Cheers and Talk Therapy for the Democrats in Philadelphia
Wounds were ripped open, but a slate of speakers led by Michelle Obama and Bernie Sanders steadied the first night of the Democratic National Convention.

Watching: What to Watch This Week: Smart, Non-Violent TV
From the Watching team, expert TV and movie recommendations for the next few days.

Jim Gaffigan, a Doormat on His Own Show