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TelevisionOctober 1, 2010
In ‘Boardwalk Empire,’ An All-Too-Real World
In Terence Winter's too-beautiful Boardwalk Empire, the disconnect between "dry" Washington and the "wet," thoroughly corrupt real world is as blatant as it is today.
Simon Maxwell Apter
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Cultural Criticism and AnalysisAugust 12, 2010
America: Now and Here
A vast new art exhibition will attempt to reconnect the heartland to our nation's artistic genius.
Simon Maxwell Apter
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CitiesJanuary 13, 2010
Realism and Idealism in The Real World’s DC
Washington more often suffocates than satisfies our dreams, and this may prove to be the twenty-third season's unwavering dramatic thread.
Simon Maxwell Apter
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US Wars and Military ActionJanuary 26, 2009
Purple Heart, Purple Haze
By honoring the psychological wounds of soldiers--not shaming them--the armed forces might give fighting men and women the respect they deserve.
Simon Maxwell Apter
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CultureOctober 8, 2007
Dirty Sexy Television
Who needs reality TV when you can revel in the decadence, dysfunction and dirty laundry of the fictional super-rich?
Simon Maxwell Apter
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SportsJuly 31, 2007
Soccer Lions of Mesopotamia
Don't buy the argument that Iraq's triumph in the Asian Cup is a miracle moment brought to you by Uncle Sam.
Simon Maxwell Apter
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HumorMay 15, 2007
The Simpsons Hit 400
Over eighteen seasons and three presidential eras, The Simpsons has paid badly animated homage to all that sucks in America.
Simon Maxwell Apter
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Journalists and JournalismNovember 21, 2006
MoDo, Deconstructed
Maureen Dowd's political analysis is devilishly smart and viciously funny--but the New York Times columnist really should spend less time on the couch.
Simon Maxwell Apter
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CitiesMay 26, 2006
Big Brother Bugs Portland
Why does the FBI find it necessary to spy on Portand's City Council?
Simon Maxwell Apter
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Political FiguresApril 5, 2006
Rumsfeld Must Go
Calls for the resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld are growing louder. Here is a dossier on his critics, from A to Zinni.
Simon Maxwell Apter