Television

Madness in the Method: On ‘Homeland’

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? 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 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’ 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 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’ 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

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