Thede’s HBO series, A Black Lady Sketch Show, is the first sketch comedy show solely written, directed and starring Black women. “It is a nonstop job,” she says of the various hats she wears. Thede spoke with guest interviewer Tonya Mosley.
Also, Justin Chang reviews the noir thriller Emily the Criminal, starring Aubrey Plaza. And Lloyd Schwartz a reissue of Judy Garland films.