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American writer, critic, and podcaster
Linda Holmes is an American author, cultural critic, and podcaster. She currently writes for NPR and hosts their podcast and edits the blog both entitled
Linda_Holmes_(writer)
American politician
Linda Holmes (born March 16, 1959) is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 42nd District since January 2007. The 42nd district
Linda_Holmes
Concept of popular culture being experienced globally
streaming media and the fracturing of popular culture. Other critics, like Linda Holmes and Steven Hyden, have suggested that the concept of the monoculture
Monoculture_(popular_culture)
Season of television series
caustic in its approach." Of the diminished role of the hotel staff, Linda Holmes of NPR wrote, "Thematically, without that tension between how the guests
The_White_Lotus_season_2
2025 film by Jay Roach
gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale. Film critic Linda Holmes opined that director Jay Roach's background in comedy movies resulted
The_Roses_(film)
2025 film by Edgar Wright
He reserved praise for Wright's confident direction. An NPR review by Linda Holmes points out the irony of this dystopian plot, originally written in 1982
The_Running_Man_(2025_film)
2024 film by Luca Guadagnino
Challengers in its list of the best movies and TV of 2024, with critic Linda Holmes writing that "A pounding score, adventurous editing and one of the smartest
Challengers_(film)
2025 film by Jesse Armstrong
film for the 2020s. Just don't chase it with a doomscrolling session." Linda Holmes of NPR wrote, "While the four men at Mountainhead are targets of Armstrong's
Mountainhead
Protagonist of the Ted Lasso television series
multiple seasons" and should by then "know some shit about soccer". Linda Holmes of National Public Radio agreed, citing Ted's ignorance of Zava, a star
Ted_Lasso_(character)
American science fiction TV series
"push-and-pull" between her and co-star Wydra as "fascinating to watch". Linda Holmes of NPR felt Gilligan's "genius" to be in "the deft way he marbles brutality
Pluribus_(TV_series)
American actress (born 1989)
Vox's Alex Abad-Santos writing Olsen was brilliant in her portrayal and Linda Holmes of NPR highlighting her "indelible central performance" in their respective
Elizabeth_Olsen
2020 film by Emerald Fennell
multitasking finale … feels both audacious and uncertain of itself." Linda Holmes of NPR wrote: "Fennell is saying something here, too, about men — about
Promising_Young_Woman
American psychological thriller miniseries
and will admire how effectively it revives an often overworked genre." Linda Holmes of NPR described the series as "A meticulously built piece of filmmaking
Ripley_(TV_series)
2019 film by Olivia Wilde
reminder that growing up is about realizing nobody's a stereotype". Linda Holmes of NPR gave an especially favorable review, calling the film "a humane
Booksmart
Season of television series
that you will be glad the last two episodes are there for binging." Linda Holmes of Pop Culture Happy Hour summarised the season as "Goofy, hyperdramatic
The Traitors (American TV series) season 1
The_Traitors_(American_TV_series)_season_1
2020 Irish drama television series
knowing—or perhaps more accurately, experiencing—what happens." NPR's Linda Holmes praised the main cast's performances and their chemistry, writing, "[Mescal
Normal_People_(TV_series)
American psychological thriller film
laughs, Secret Obsession is mostly a formulaic and dumb thriller." NPR's Linda Holmes wrote in a satirical review, "This is a pretty bad movie, but it seems
Secret_Obsession
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were also moments that didn't work as well as the creatives intended." Linda Holmes of NPR wrote, "Ted Lasso had a bit of a bumpy third season, and its final
So_Long,_Farewell_(Ted_Lasso)
American journalist, author, and television personality (born 1981)
August 2019 Patsy Nicole Dennis-Benn July 2019 Evvie Drake Starts Over Linda Holmes June 2019 Searching for Sylvie Lee Jean Kwok May 2019 A Woman Is No Man
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American comedy-drama anthology television series
sometimes distracting from its "core insights". In her review for NPR, Linda Holmes wrote that the show is interested in big questions about meaning and
Beef_(TV_series)
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before. 'Beard After Hours' granted this wish in the best way possible!" Linda Holmes of NPR wrote, "Like the Christmas episode, it doesn't advance any of
Beard_After_Hours
2009 film by John Lee Hancock
Career". Shadow and Act. April 20, 2017. Retrieved August 21, 2020. Linda, Holmes (February 8, 2011). "Beyond 'The Blind Side,' Michael Oher Rewrites
The_Blind_Side_(film)
2014 film by Nick Cassavetes
generic and forgettable as the sofa-size art on its characters' walls." Linda Holmes wrote for NPR, calling the film "a conceptually odious, stupid-to-the-bone
The_Other_Woman_(2014_film)
American actor (born 1981)
received critical acclaim and grossed $309 million worldwide. In NPR, Linda Holmes wrote of Evans's performance: "it's a special treat to see him tear right
Chris_Evans_(actor)
American television series
Cale and called Poker Face "the best joyride of the 2023 TV season." Linda Holmes of NPR felt Lyonne's "unforgettable" performance proved herself to be
Poker_Face_(TV_series)
American actress (born 1985)
critical acclaim with critics praising Morales' direction including Linda Holmes of NPR who wrote, "The creators and the cast deserve enormous credit
Natalie_Morales_(actress)
2019 film directed by Jay Roach
in an organization which, in her view, espouses rightwing ideology. Linda Holmes of NPR wrote: "It has a few strong moments, mostly courtesy of Robbie
Bombshell_(2019_film)
1989 film by Rob Reiner
interview with director Rob Reiner and Billy Crystal. In 2012, critic Linda Holmes observed that significant portions of the soundtrack had been changed
When_Harry_Met_Sally...
2023 film by Azazel Jacobs
the film on its list of the best movies and TV of 2024, with critic Linda Holmes writing that it "plays close attention to the roles of guilt and obligation
His_Three_Daughters
14th episode of the 5th season of Breaking Bad
to watch; a powerful piece of television that transcended fiction". Linda Holmes, in a positive review of the episode, expressed relief that the show
Ozymandias_(Breaking_Bad)
American television producer and writer (born 1975)
meaningless. The podcast has featured notable guests and co-hosts such as Linda Holmes, Ken Rosenthal, Nick Offerman, Ellen Adair, Stefan Fatsis, Brandon McCarthy
Michael_Schur
2018 film by Susan Johnson
Condor's performance as warm, charismatic, and emotionally grounded. Linda Holmes for NPR writes, "The film is precisely what it should be: pleasing and
To All the Boys I've Loved Before (film)
To_All_the_Boys_I've_Loved_Before_(film)
Upper chamber of the Illinois General Assembly
Emil Jones III Assistant Majority Leaders: Mattie Hunter David Koehler Linda Holmes Laura M. Murphy Napoleon Harris III Majority Caucus Chair: Omar Aquino
Illinois_Senate
American actress and author (born 1984)
Ottessa Moshfegh, the New York Times bestseller Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes, and her own novel, My Oxford Year. As of July 2022, Whelan had narrated
Julia_Whelan
21st-century American comedy TV series
positivity and shoots for fat acceptance." Pop Culture Happy Hour's Linda Holmes, who is plus-sized, applauded the writers for giving the protagonist
Shrill_(TV_series)
reviews, with some critics commending the performances and the characters. Linda Holmes wrote positively of the cast in a review for NPR, saying: "This has also
List_of_The_Pitt_characters
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the actual teens who were in the audience watching it and dreaming." Linda Holmes of National Public Radio also praised the season's character development
Stranger_Things_season_2
Film by Joe Wright
distress…without being terribly thrilling or psychologically insightful". NPR's Linda Holmes said, "Inventiveness means using the formula to do something meaningfully
The Woman in the Window (2021 film)
The_Woman_in_the_Window_(2021_film)
American medical television drama series
The Pitt lands enough on both fronts to make it essential viewing." Linda Holmes of NPR described it as "a very sharp season of television with outstanding
The_Pitt
2017 American film
The film has an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on nine reviews. Linda Holmes of NPR gave the film a positive review and wrote, "It's a fine film,
May It Last: A Portrait of The Avett Brothers
May_It_Last:_A_Portrait_of_The_Avett_Brothers
American sports comedy-drama television series
the season overall as unfocused and lacking in conflict. Like Sims, Linda Holmes of NPR identified the season's separation of the cast as its primary
Ted_Lasso
American television series
ensemble and a winning eagerness to be openly, earnestly emotional." Linda Holmes of NPR also praised the acting and noted: "D'Arcy Carden, who a lot of
A League of Their Own (2022 TV series)
A_League_of_Their_Own_(2022_TV_series)
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Fittingly, the Christmas-themed 'Carol of the Bells' grants this wish." Linda Holmes of NPR wrote, "The Christmas episode is a standard of television — and
Carol of the Bells (Ted Lasso)
Carol_of_the_Bells_(Ted_Lasso)
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date, it also had some of its warmest, most uplifting moments yet." Linda Holmes of NPR wrote, "The genuine comedy-drama that unapologetically mixes genuine
Man_City_(Ted_Lasso)
2024 American TV series or program
facilities as well as Independence, Missouri on the Independence Square. Linda Holmes of NPR praised the film for its focus towards sports fans and the sport
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story
Holiday_Touchdown:_A_Chiefs_Love_Story
2021 comedy special by Bo Burnham
approaches "confessional" or "journalistic" styles. In contrast, NPR reviewer Linda Holmes saw it as "not a documentary but an exceptionally well-written piece
Bo_Burnham:_Inside
American historical drama television series
100, based on 38 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Linda Holmes of NPR praised the series as "sharp and well-cast", noting that while
The_Gilded_Age_(TV_series)
39: incumbent Don Harmon received 27,053 votes. District 42: incumbent Linda Holmes received 20,756 votes. District 45: Joseph H. "Joe" Berning received
2026_Illinois_Senate_election
German Nazi quack anthropologist (1909–1966)
ISBN 978-0807846759 Barth (2005), p. 121 Benedict, Susan; Shields, Linda; Holmes, Colin; Kurth, Julia (1 January 2016). "A nurse working for the Third
Eva_Justin
American television thriller miniseries (2019)
commendable aspects that intensify the actors’ performances." NPR's Linda Holmes concluded: "... it's not a good show, but it's entertaining in a very
What/If
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coming to a close, we kind of find ourselves in a similar position." Linda Holmes of NPR wrote, "It's not unusual for densely packed seasons full of stories
No Weddings and a Funeral (Ted Lasso)
No_Weddings_and_a_Funeral_(Ted_Lasso)
5th episode of the 2nd season of Ted Lasso
rated the most passionate, the most pure. 'Rainbow' blew them all away." Linda Holmes of NPR wrote, "People have tried a lot of ways to describe how Ted Lasso
Rainbow_(Ted_Lasso)
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You know it's coming, and it still hurts like hell when it happens." Linda Holmes of NPR wrote, "We have one episode to go in this season. There is a lot
Midnight_Train_to_Royston
American television personality and singer (born 1986)
Archived from the original on September 6, 2014. Retrieved May 11, 2013. Linda Holmes (June 9, 2009). "Spencer, Heidi jeopardize their fragile 'fame'". MSNBC
Heidi_Montag
American interactive romcom film
"[m]en are one-dimensional at best, used solely to further [Cami's] arc." Linda Holmes wrote for NPR, "You pick the ending you want, and it gives it to you
Choose_Love_(film)
2012 American miniseries docudrama
principal subjects, although certainly gave them a modern-day relevance. Linda Holmes writing for NPR ridiculed the series for dull presentation, corny re-enactments
The_Men_Who_Built_America
2018 American Christmas romantic comedy film by Mike Rohl
twin-swap fun and is delightful viewing for any hopeless romantic." Linda Holmes of NPR praised the movie's acting and called it "pleasingly frothy and
The_Princess_Switch
2018 interactive film by David Slade
between choice points were lauded by critics including Heritage and NPR's Linda Holmes, who both called it "seamless", and Griffin, who found the feature "smooth
Black_Mirror:_Bandersnatch
2000 film by Gina Prince-Bythewood
the director's tender and celebratory gaze towards her female lead. Linda Holmes, of the NPR program "Pop Culture Happy Hour," has often praised Love
Love_&_Basketball
2024 film
Brandy Hellville for NPR alongside two other "eye-opening documentaries", Linda Holmes summarized the narrative as "the story of how social media helped make
Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion
Brandy_Hellville_&_the_Cult_of_Fast_Fashion
1st episode of the 2nd season of Ted Lasso
the audience back into the action and improving on what came before." Linda Holmes of NPR wrote, "In a strong season premiere, Ted Lasso survives a risky
Goodbye_Earl_(Ted_Lasso)
2023 American television programming awards
dialogue while presenting the night's final award to Succession." NPR's Linda Holmes commented that the decision to let Bowman interrupt Jennifer Coolidge's
75th_Primetime_Emmy_Awards
2nd episode of the 2nd season of Ted Lasso
say and do funny things, but they aren't jokes. Not even Jamie Tartt." Linda Holmes of NPR wrote, "Jamie Tartt has hit bottom, but is it too late for him
Lavender_(Ted_Lasso)
American photographer and musician (1941–1998)
Linda Louise, Lady McCartney (née Eastman; September 24, 1941 – April 17, 1998) was an American photographer, musician, cookbook author, and activist
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how dark Nate's story will go. Is he Ted Lasso's Anakin Skywalker?" Linda Holmes of NPR wrote, "Nate has never really felt like he had power, either in
Headspace_(Ted_Lasso)
American politician
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Darby_Hills
British anthology television series
ambivalent. Linda Holmes of NPR praised Bandersnatch's technical design but criticised the narrative and the repetition of scenes. Holmes said that the
Black_Mirror
American actress and singer (born 1971)
movie itself ... never achieves liftoff". Katie Rife of The A.V. Club, Linda Holmes of NPR, and MaryAnn Sleasman of TV Guide each found Menzel's acting adequate
Idina_Menzel
2024 film by Janeen Damian
though, pretty much no theme-park Ireland cliche is left unturned." NPR's Linda Holmes opined that she thought the movie was "super charming." Writing for RogerEbert
Irish_Wish
3rd episode of the 2nd season of Ted Lasso
not named Roy or Jamie. Ted Lasso Season 2 was quick to make changes." Linda Holmes of NPR wrote, "In a great episode touching on athletes and activism,
Do_the_Right-est_Thing
2007 American television series
Hollywood Reporter calling Chuck the "most discussed bubble show online". Linda Holmes, writing for NPR, noted the support the campaign has received from both
Chuck_(TV_series)
2012 film by Robert Redford
goes on an intricate, often interior journey to outrun his past." NPR's Linda Holmes called the story "undercooked" and thought that "it all seems to have
The_Company_You_Keep_(film)
Willinda Park was once market gardens owned by William and Beatrice Linda Holmes. Hence how the name Willinda was derived. In 1963 and following William's
Willinda_Park
2012 American film
personal anecdotes" that help to illuminate the costs of the drug war. Linda Holmes of NPR wrote, "Whether or not you agree with its underlying critique
How to Make Money Selling Drugs
How_to_Make_Money_Selling_Drugs
Surname list
English footballer Len Holmes, Australian rugby league footballer Linda Holmes (born 1959), American politician Lindsey Holmes (born 1973), American politician
Holmes_(surname)
1st episode of the 8th season of The Office
was about as good a first outing as they could have hoped to have. — Linda Holmes, NPR "The List" received moderately positive reviews. Myles McNutt of
The_List_(The_Office)
6th episode of the 2nd season of Ted Lasso
one now makes for a nice transition to the second half of the season." Linda Holmes of NPR wrote, "'The Signal' is a jam-packed episode, plot-wise, moving
The_Signal_(Ted_Lasso)
American politician
▌Sue Rezin (R) ▌Don Harmon (D) ▌Patrick Joyce (D) ▌John Curran (R) ▌Linda Holmes (D) ▌Rachel Ventura (D) ▌Sally Turner (R) ▌Andrew Chesney (R) ▌Dave Koehler
Emil_Jones_III
American mockumentary television sitcom (2009–2015)
project to one that made many, many lists of the best shows of the year. — Linda Holmes, NPR Season two was better received and holds a Metacritic score of 71
Parks_and_Recreation
Medically induced suicide with help from another person
House Majority Leader Robyn Gabel and Assistant Senate Majority Leader Linda Holmes. On May 29, 2025, it was passed by the House in a 63 to 42 vote, sending
Assisted suicide in the United States
Assisted_suicide_in_the_United_States
12th episode of the 2nd season of Ted Lasso
of Success' is like riding a rollercoaster - lots of ups and downs." Linda Holmes of NPR wrote, "The fact that not every effort to fill out the complexities
Inverting the Pyramid of Success
Inverting_the_Pyramid_of_Success
American interior designer and television personality
several critics have listed her designs as the worst on the show. NPR's Linda Holmes wrote that Santo-Tomas was "notorious" for "wacky concepts that not only
Hildi_Santo-Tomas
2024 documentary film
Girls State on its list of the best movies and TV of 2024, with critic Linda Holmes writing that the film "isn’t always easy to watch, but seeing how these
Girls_State_(film)
4th episode of the 4th season of Succession
praised the ways in which it drew parallels between Kendall and Logan. Linda Holmes of NPR singled out the scenes between the siblings in the episode for
Honeymoon_States
Hilton – Host, All Songs Considered Maria Hinojosa – Host, Latino USA Linda Holmes – Co-Host, Pop Culture Happy Hour Kamilah Kashanie – Host, StoryCorps
List_of_NPR_personnel
2009 non-fiction book by John Ortved
helped develop the series. According to National Public Radio reviewer Linda Holmes, "Ortved's thesis, essentially, is that lots of people are responsible
The Simpsons: An Uncensored, Unauthorized History
The_Simpsons:_An_Uncensored,_Unauthorized_History
American writer
(March 2, 2025). "PEOPLE's Best Books of February 2025: New Fiction from Linda Holmes, Karen Thompson Walker and More". People. 100 Notable Books of 2025,
Allegra_Goodman
2018 American dark comedy-drama television series
African Americans, Christians, Southerners and gay people. Reviewer Linda Holmes of NPR said the show willfully misunderstood the realities of fat-shaming
Insatiable_(TV_series)
Illinois State Senator
▌Sue Rezin (R) ▌Don Harmon (D) ▌Patrick Joyce (D) ▌John Curran (R) ▌Linda Holmes (D) ▌Rachel Ventura (D) ▌Sally Turner (R) ▌Andrew Chesney (R) ▌Dave Koehler
Rachel_Ventura
2023 documentary film on the Star Wars Holiday Special
insightful exploration of the production and context of the special." NPR's Linda Holmes said, "even if you just want to see a lot of clips of Harrison Ford looking
A_Disturbance_in_the_Force
Topics referred to by the same term
State Senate Linda Holmes (born 1959), Illinois State Senate Newland H. Holmes (1891–1965), Massachusetts State Senate Patricia Holmes (politician) (born
Senator_Holmes
2012 American film
critics at the festival as "accessible, enjoyable, and light-hearted". Linda Holmes, writing for NPR, called the film's performances "uniformly terrific"
The_Sessions_(2012_film)
American comedy-drama television series
to have one last ride," and placed it at number 14 out of 17 shows. Linda Holmes of NPR called the series "cute" and "strange," and wrote that she found
BH90210
American comedy television series (2020-2023)
100, based on 19 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Linda Holmes of NPR wrote: "There's a lot of pressure on creators of color to be groundbreaking
Awkwafina_Is_Nora_from_Queens
1953 musical film
Mississippi. p. 57. ISBN 978-1578062836. Small Town Girl hank williams mgm. Linda Holmes (June 9, 2014). "Hugh Jackman Jumps; Tony Viewers Say, 'What?'". NPR
Small_Town_Girl_(1953_film)
American comedy television series
still have their moments." In an additional ambivalent critique, NPR's Linda Holmes called the first episode "hit-and-miss" praising the Erran Morad character
Who_Is_America?
Season of television series
special two-hour episode. The Amazing Race 9 received mixed reviews. Linda Holmes of Television Without Pity was negative towards this season due to it
The_Amazing_Race_9
15th episode of the 29th season of The Simpsons
the show was happy living in the past while not listening to others. Linda Holmes of NPR felt the message from the show was "we have hurt people, and we
No_Good_Read_Goes_Unpunished
American nonprofit media organization
Culture Happy Hour, a podcast on pop culture hosted by Aisha Harris, Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, and Glen Weldon. Short Wave, a daily science podcast
NPR
Season of television series
special two-hour episode. The Amazing Race 3 received positive reviews. Linda Holmes of Television Without Pity wrote that this season was good, but that
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