Critic’s Choice

Lecture

Critic's Choice Colored Television

Elaine Newton, Professor Emeritus of Humanities at York University, Toronto

Colored Television
by Danzy Senna

In this biting comedy about second chances, creative appropriation and the racial identity-industrial complex, bestselling author Danzy Senna introduces Jane, a writer navigating marriage, motherhood and ambition. While house-sitting in the Hollywood Hills with her painter husband, Lenny, and their two children, Jane finds herself stuck on her epic novel. Her backup plan? Collaborating with a hot, young television producer to create the next great biracial comedy. But what begins as a thrilling distraction soon unravels, as Jane’s pursuit of relevance and success veers wildly.

This presentation is part of Elaine Newton's Critic’s Choice series.

Please note: The Thursday lecture will be held in Daniels Pavilion. The Saturday lecture will be held in Hayes Hall.

Elaine Newton

Elaine Newton

For over 40 years, Elaine has planned and conducted adult education courses throughout North America. This is the 36th season of her Critic’s Choice literature series and the 30th anniversary of her Four O’clock at the Movies series. She also initiated and taught the pioneering Artis—Naples seminar discussion program, the Questors, for 12 years. Elaine has worked as a book critic for Toronto’s The Globe and Mail, been a special consultant to the Ontario Library Association, led movie and theater discussions and served as a consultant to the North York Board of Education. She continues to conduct an annual lecture series at the Toronto Public Library and makes frequent guest appearances on TV and radio. Elaine has an enthusiastic and loyal following each season as she offers insightful commentary about contemporary fiction and motion pictures.