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Television October 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 Analysis August 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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Cities January 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 Action January 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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Culture October 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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Sports July 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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Humor May 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 Journalism November 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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Cities May 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 Figures April 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