Why British detective shows reign supreme
The great mystery of these series is not the crimes being solved, but how each new production of such a hackneyed and exploited genre seems new and bold
The great mystery of these series is not the crimes being solved, but how each new production of such a hackneyed and exploited genre seems new and bold
Call me old-fashioned, but I still believe in a person’s right to decide if they want to be a symbol of the horrors of war or to grieve in private
The world changes, but books, movies, and Christmas series almost never change. At least, not those sold in bulk
I never fail to be surprised by the joy with which each Vatican concession is received and how little their clearly homophobic positions, opposition to the reproductive rights of women and protection of pedophile clerics, are attacked
Actors are increasingly retiring after they turn 80, with prime examples being Harrison Ford or Patrick Stewart
Humor is a defining part of Jewish culture, so don’t miss the comedic elements in ‘The Metamorphosis’
The hit show is a great choice for a class on narrative and dramatic techniques, but excruciating for a Friday night
When you walk, the truth appears, annoying and inevitable, and all the fantasies about eternal youth and bodily perfection become vain
The work of artists and intellectuals whose background was previously considered irrelevant or accidental is now being examined in a new light
We first met Meredith Gray in November 2005, when she was a medical intern in Shonda Rhimes’s drama. Now, she is leaving the show after 270 hours on screen
More than 80 years after his death, the writer is still one of the most revered, quoted and honored authors
I used to brag about being lazy, but it was just for show. I’d rather be multitasking on a deadline than searching for some ineffable truth in the quiet of nature. Life is best lived with urgency.
The sixth and final season of the series premieres this week, with 13 episodes that immerse the viewer in the brutal world that Vince Gilligan renders so beautifully