In the fourth installment of “Tavis Smiley Reports†on PBS, cameras offer a candid look into the world of Los Angeles Philharmonic’s star conductor — wild hair included — and the revival of music programs across the country is examined. (Wednesday) (Guillermo Legaria / AFP / Getty Images)
NC-17 rating, the strong graphic sexual content in “Blue Valentine†has one thing to say: bite me. After a long battle, the steamy scenes, courtesy of uber hot Ryan Gosling and “Dawson’s Creek†survivor Michelle Williams, were successfully appealed to an R rating. After all that hassle, somebody should probably watch. (limited, Friday) (The Weinstein Company / Associated Press)