lost
What we miss when we miss Lost
Lost changed how TV is made. But what about the show is missing from TV today?
presidents
What is the signature TV show of the Biden era?
Which TV show best fits the vibes of the Joe Biden era? The answer may surprise you!
horizon: an american saga
Kevin Costner's Horizon is really more of a 12-hour TV show
Has Kevin Costner accidentally solved the "more of a ten-hour movie" problem?
Mailbag
August mailbag
What are the most influential TV episodes of all time? And what's my song of the summer?
discussion
Discuss: What was the first movie or TV show you loved?
And how did it affect what you love now?
TV
When should you write that "This show isn't that good" take?
Everybody loves that show, but you don't? Well, choose your moment wisely, young critic.
aaron sorkin
Is Aaron Sorkin's legacy going to be out of context Newsroom clips?
The great cultural winnowing comes for Aaron Sorkin, leaving behind one of his worst things.
recap
The Pink Opaque Season 6, Episode 1 - "Escape From The Midnight Realm"
The show's first episode in nine months is a bold break from its usual.
TV
Fallout understands the dangers of nostalgia porn
It's the kind of apocalypse only Amazon could bring you.
movies
May mailbag!
This month: Thelma & Louise, sound design nerds, M/M romance, and why I might be a train grandpa.
TV
The (not at all obscure) British game show I'm obsessed with
Why Only Connect is the only game show for me.
bluey
How Bluey teaches kids there are no answers
The recent special episode conveys the terrifying randomness of life with characteristic empathy and grace.