Madness in the Method: On ‘Homeland’ Madness in the Method: On ‘Homeland’
Afflicted with a mental disorder, Carrie Mathison is an unlikely American hero, and seems a bad bet besides.
Apr 10, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Miriam Markowitz
Whose Side Is ‘The Walking Dead’ On? Whose Side Is ‘The Walking Dead’ On?
Cable TV’s top hit is used to justify every political point of view—right or left, pro-NRA or pro-gun control, even pro-sequester or pro-stimulus.
Apr 5, 2013 / Blog / Leslie Savan
The Doomsday Prepper Caucus The Doomsday Prepper Caucus
Prophecies of government tyranny, financial meltdown and violent anarchy featured on "Doomsday Preppers "are being absorbed into contemporary conservatism.
Apr 2, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Reed Richardson
On the Politics of ‘Scandal’ On the Politics of ‘Scandal’
ABC’s hit show, created by Shonda Rhimes and starring Kerry Washington, is a truly original political soap opera.
Mar 21, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Ken Tucker
Homeland’s Anti-Drone Message Hits Obama at Home Homeland’s Anti-Drone Message Hits Obama at Home
One of Obama’s favorite TV shows warns him directly against the terror of drones.
Dec 10, 2012 / Blog / Leslie Savan
Oliver Stone’s ‘Untold History’ Oliver Stone’s ‘Untold History’
Missed opportunities, roads not taken—these are the central themes of Stone's new documentary.
Nov 14, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener
Bill Moyers: For Campaign Cash, TV Gives Back Nothing Bill Moyers: For Campaign Cash, TV Gives Back Nothing
The campaign season earns local television stations enormous sums of money. What should they give back?
Aug 14, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders
How About Also Taking the Guns From the Cops? How About Also Taking the Guns From the Cops?
The hit BBC show "Luther", not to mention real London police, are important reminders that you don't need a gun to be a good cop.
Aug 1, 2012 / Blog / Cord Jefferson
10 Comedians Who Aren’t Defending Rape Jokes 10 Comedians Who Aren’t Defending Rape Jokes
Funnily enough, not all comedians are defending Daniel Tosh’s rape jokes.
Jul 13, 2012 / Blog / Katie Halper
Breaking Bad’s Failed American Dream Breaking Bad’s Failed American Dream
The “most dangerous show on television” highlights our shredded social contract.
Jul 11, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Max Rivlin-Nadler