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Sarah Watson’s ‘The Bold Type’ As a Critique of Postfeminism

‘Happy Endings: The Complete Series’ Showcases the Talented Cast

‘Happy Endings: The Complete Series’ Showcases the Talented Cast

Well-written with unfailing comic delivery, Happy Endings is a consistent delight.

Roseanne Barr: A Curdled Avatar of White Resentment

Roseanne Barr: A Curdled Avatar of White Resentment

Anybody surprised by the conspiratorial sitcom star's latest rant hasn't been paying attention to what Trump Nation has been trying to tell us.

In Defense of Doing Away With Guilty Pleasures

In Defense of Doing Away With Guilty Pleasures

The CW's excellent Jane the Virgin reminds us there is no such thing as a true guilty pleasure.
Looking for the Girl That Meets Supply with Demand: ABC’s ‘The Lexicon of Love’

Looking for the Girl That Meets Supply with Demand: ABC’s ‘The Lexicon of Love’

“Martin, maybe one day you’ll find true love." ABC's sumptuous critique of romance is a masterful blend of disco, New Wave pop, and golden age Hollywood glamor.
In Defense of Modern Family’s Writers

In Defense of Modern Family’s Writers

When the actors of ABC's most successful series in years were forced to file a lawsuit, the minds behind the dialogue took an entire episode to make their points known.

In Defense of an Ugly Betty Movie

The Month In Pop Entertainment: November 2013

Weekends This Fall: Your 2013 TV Preview

Thursdays This Fall: Your 2013 TV Preview

Watching ‘Scandal’ Is Like Riding a Runaway Train — Hang on Tight!

Mondays This Fall: Your 2013 TV Preview