Television

Out of Touch on ‘The OC’ Out of Touch on ‘The OC’

What makes Fox's The OC so addictive is its California-kissed story lines and appealing characters. But what is it about women the show doesn't understand?

Sep 14, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Christine Smallwood

Kanye West, Unplugged Kanye West, Unplugged

NBC took offense when Kanye West took an unscripted swipe at President Bush during a benefit concert for hurricane victims. But somebody had to say it.

Sep 6, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Adam Howard

The Buzz and the Fury The Buzz and the Fury

Faulkner does Oprah.

Aug 4, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Richard Lingeman

As I Lay Reading As I Lay Reading

William Faulkner makes Oprah's Book Club this summer.

Jul 14, 2005 / Books & the Arts / J.M. Tyree

Game Theory Game Theory

What does today's culture of television and video games say about society?

Jun 9, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Russell Jacoby

Beware the Holy War Beware the Holy War

An analysis of the BBC's documentary on Al Qaeda and Islamic terrorism.

Jun 2, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Peter Bergen

Supernanny State Supernanny State

TV shows that tell you how not to raise your children.

May 5, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Alfie Kohn

Al Gore Gets Down Al Gore Gets Down

Al Gore's Current TV debuts today. But will his new network transform the media?

Apr 28, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Ari Berman

On the Risk of Having a Notoriously Foul-Mouthed Comedian Host the Oscars On the Risk of Having a Notoriously Foul-Mouthed Comedian Host the Oscars

Though having Rock, some said, was plain insane, he Eschewed the sort of language used by Cheney.

Mar 3, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Calvin Trillin

In Radical Matrimony In Radical Matrimony

Suzanne Wasserman's documentary Thunder in Guyana, which airs on PBS's Independent Lens series at 10 pm on February 22, is the first in-depth look at Janet Jagan, former presiden...

Feb 17, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Baz Dreisinger

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