Since Its Debut 20 Years Ago, ‘Sex And The City’s’ Profoundly Unrealistic View Of The World Has Hurt Women
In the same way that the show had an outsized influence on women’s fashion, so too did it influence their behavior. The latter didn’t work out so well.
What Netflix’s True-Crime Doc ‘The Staircase’ Can Teach Us About Justice
There are loads of differences between the cases, but what they have in common is convicting white men of crimes against women based on scanty evidence.
‘Deep Space 9’ Episode 4 Recap: Trump Should Pay Attention To This One
‘Babel’ contains a lesson about the long-term consequences and dangers of nuclear war that Trump and Kim Jong-Un would do well to pay attention to.
Revisiting Battlestar Galactica: ‘Resurrection Ship’ (Parts 1 and 2)
The second-half of Season 2 premieres with a two-part resolution of the conflict between Adm. Cain and Cdr. Adama, but not before heading to the brink of assassination.
The Fifth Season Of ‘Arrested Development’ Proves It Should Have Ended With The Third
The same jokes being retold by actors who have aged 15 years is worthy of a six-minute reunion clip to promote a charity, perhaps. But no more new seasons, please.
Revisiting Battlestar Galactica: ‘Pegasus’
The cliffhanger first-half finale of Season 2 features the miraculous appearance of a long-lost ally who ultimately becomes a formidable foe of Cdr. Adama.
‘Kid Gorgeous’ Is John Mulaney’s Best Comedy Special Yet
Mulaney is one of the best joke writers currently working, and the most natural storyteller in the business.
The ‘Roseanne’ Debacle Is a Warning About the Price of Trumpism
The ‘Roseanne’ debacle is a self-inflicted wound — and a warning that what happened with Trump-supporter Barr could happen with Trump himself.
How Tim Allen Can Fill The Void ‘Roseanne’s’ Cancellation Left Middle American Viewers
Allen has a golden opportunity to leap off of the success of ‘Roseanne’ by taking on current events in the age of Trump in a way that no other show has.
‘The Americans’ Finale Lived Up To Fan Expectations Big Time
Whenever a beloved, highly acclaimed series ends, pressure on the creators for a strong finale is high. This episode, aptly titled ‘START,’ was almost as good as it gets.
How ‘Family Ties’ Can Lift America In A Way ‘Roseanne’ Never Could
Even if the critics of ‘Roseanne’ were way off-base, the fact remains the politics of the show caused people to turn off the TV and otherwise disengage with the message.
Netflix’s Latest Shows For Teens Send Destructive Messages
Netflix has the power to use its platform to elevate the conversation and empower teens to deal with the tough challenges of adolescence. ’13 Reasons Why’ season two and ‘The Kissing Booth’ don’t do that.
Revisiting Battlestar Galactica: ‘Final Cut’ And ‘Flight Of The Phoenix’
The rag-tag fleet has survived a political crisis, but after even the discovery of a signpost to Earth, there is a constant struggle to maintain morale as people realize their old lives have ended.
‘Arrested Development’s’ Remix Of Season Four Doesn’t Undo The Original Damage
After the first few episodes of ‘Fateful Consequences,’ I was ready to say the remix redeemed ‘Arrested Development’s’ messy season four. My enthusiasm waned as the season progressed.
Netflix’s Contract With The Obamas Likely Won’t Pay Financially, But It Might Politically
While it seems unlikely that a great number of people would cancel their Netflix accounts, it seems far less likely that anyone who didn’t vote for Obama would sign up to see his content.
Don’t Bother With The Second Season Of ’13 Reasons Why’
Hannah is now a jock-chasing bully ghost who passively aggressively haunts the one guy who was truly in love with her.
‘Deep Space 9’ Episode 2 Recap: A Showcase Of The Most Engaging Star Trek Universe
The outcome reflects some of the better segments of Roddenberry’s utopian vision: education and the rule of law.
Revisiting Battlestar Galactica: ‘The Farm’ And ‘Home (Parts 1 and 2)’
The Cylons’ faith drive them to nightmarish experiments on humans, while Pres. Roslin pursues her vision and finds a signpost to Earth.
Revisiting ‘Star Trek: DS9’ Will Show You Some Of The Best Star Trek Has To Offer
With ‘Deep Space Nine’ now available on Netflix, it is interesting to see how these ideas and plots have held up after 25 years.
Revisiting Battlestar Galactica: ‘Fragged’ And ‘Resistance’
Authority breaks down for the stranded landing party on Kobol, while Col. Tigh centralizes authority among the fleet with tragic results.
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