Monday, June 10 2013
The Month In Pop Entertainment: June 2013
Highlighting the month’s top releases in movies, music, television, and video games.
Tuesday, May 14 2013
In Defense Of ... The Return of ‘Arrested Development’
In theory, it shouldn't be hard for those who care about Arrested Development's comeback to actually root for it to succeed, even as today's interconnected and advanced world is far more critical than it was a decade ago, when the Bluths first graced our TV screens.
Wednesday, May 1 2013
When Love and Money Are Not Enough: Meg Wolitzer’s ‘The Interestings’
The Interestings revisits certain Wolitzer themes: the wish for talent versus the possession of it, competition amongst friends, parenting developmentally disabled children, the challenges faced by gay people, and mortal illness.
Wednesday, July 25 2012
Wednesdays This Fall: An Early TV Preview
To combat the titans of fall TV ratings, Modern Family, Criminal Minds, and American Idol, the networks are offering up space aliens, superheroes, and a monkey!
Tuesday, April 17 2012
The Enduring Legacy of ‘21 Jump Street’
How I learned to stop worrying and love TV show remakes.
Thursday, November 3 2011
‘Maxwell Street Blues’ Is a Toe-Tapping Time Capsule
Viewing Maxwell Street Blues paradoxically stirs simultaneous emotions of melancholy and elation. Much like what happens when singing the blues.
Friday, September 23 2011
Your Virtual Fall TV Preview: Fridays
Part five of a primetime look at what the major networks will be offering us, with predictions on what will stick and what will flop.
Tuesday, September 20 2011
Your Virtual Fall TV Preview: Thursdays
Part four of a primetime look at what the major networks will be offering us, with predictions on what will stick and what will flop.
Wednesday, September 7 2011
Your Virtual Fall TV Preview: Wednesdays
Part three of a primetime look at what the major networks will be offering us, with predictions on what will stick and what will flop.
Tuesday, September 6 2011
The 100 Essential Directors Part 10: Josef Von Sternberg to Zhang Yimou
The final day of directors is here, Josef Von Sternberg through Zhang Yimou. German Expressionism, Dogme 95, contemporary views of Asian life, post-WWII malaise in Eastern Europe, and the alternately heartwarming and queer takes on everyday life in Baltimore all hold a space on today's list. Did we forget your favorite director on this list?
