The Top 10 Binge-Worthy Shows Of The Decade
I’ve chosen ten of the best series made in the 2010s, in no particular order, that are ideal for binge-watching, along with being absolutely excellent shows.
The Decade’s Top 10 Most Spectacular Falls From Grace
In the 2010s, many major public figures, companies, and institutions faced intense and public falls-from-grace. Here are some of the biggest losers and scandals of the past ten years.
The ‘Saturday Night Live’ Cold Open Could Take A Cue From British Political Humor
If SNL’s writers are capable of crafting a sketch that embodies the best of political satire, why do they refuse to apply that skill to the cold open and the Trump administration?
‘House Of Cards’ Should Focus Less On Current Events And More On Political Fable
The Underwood machine is driven by Machiavellian political theory. That makes the show less eery in the age of Trump, but it’s no less powerful.
What I Learned About American Culture By Binging On ‘Gunsmoke’ And ‘House Of Cards’
Both ‘Gunsmoke’ And ‘House Of Cards’ encapsulate an American ethos, but one humanely and the other in a brutal, disturbing way.
Frank Underwood Is Too Weak To Sustain Another Season Of ‘House Of Cards’
As with all simple infatuations, my love for Frank Underwood has smoldered, doused by the ennui that marks season five. Kevin Spacey has no room to further develop the character.
Don’t Just Blame Sean Hannity For The Seth Rich Conspiracy Theory
It’s easy to blame Sean Hannity for the Seth Rich conspiracy theory. But isn’t this kind of conspiratorial thinking a fixture of our popular culture?
What’s Behind Big-Name Actors’ Migration To Television
Brad Pitt’s new ‘War Machine,’ out on Netflix in May, is part of a remarkable shift in star power towards television over the past 30 years.
What Vintage Pulp Fiction Covers Say About Today’s Vices
The cover art for vintage pulp fiction had the virtue of acknowledging the centrality of sin even while exploiting it.
What ‘Veep’ Can Learn From ‘Silicon Valley’
It’s time for HBO’s ‘Veep’ to dive into the substance of its surroundings.
Why Freddy’s BBQ From ‘House Of Cards’ Couldn’t Really Exist
Here’s how meddlesome government is making your barbecue more expensive and less tasty.
If You Watch ‘House Of Cards,’ Thank Maryland Taxpayers
Maryland’s film tax credits benefit rich Hollywood out-of-staters such as those producing ‘House of Cards.’ Research shows these credits don’t benefit local taxpayers one bit.
My Secret Shame: I’m Addicted To ‘19 Kids and Counting’
Whether you believe the Duggar lifestyle is optimal – and I don’t – there is much to learn from them about parenting.
House of Cards Shows How Calculated The “War On Women” Really Is [SPOILERS]
It’s like House of Cards is running the Democratic playbook. But showing us how calculated and manipulative it really is.
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