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By | January 01, 0001

Proud to jump the shark

Macho, loopy, and entertaining as hell, The Unit is prime Mamet
Who but David Mamet would have the macho audacity to name his TV show after the male genitalia?
By JON GARELICK | February 25, 2009

Crossword: ''The rainbow connection''

Someday you'll find it
Someday you'll find it
By MATT JONES | July 30, 2008

A look at the MySpace and Facebook profiles of the '08 presidential candidates
Facebook and MySpace represent the easiest and most efficient method of assessing compatibility for a friend, a potential hook-up, or a presidential candidate.
By DAVID MASHBURN | September 27, 2007

By | January 01, 0001

Political cartoons

The 20 Best Animated Politicians in Cartoon History
Among its hordes of firsts, The Simpsons helped transplant politicians from the cartoon funny pages to our television sets.
By DAVID MASHBURN | July 26, 2007

Terror incognita

Winterbottom, Jolie lose Heart
No one will know what Danny Pearl felt as he was kidnapped, held prisoner, and beheaded by jihadist fanatics.
By PETER KEOUGH | June 20, 2007

Daytrippers

The return of 24
In the cold light of objectivity, it’s hard to call 24 a “good” show.
By RYAN STEWART | January 11, 2007

Ten classic season finales

Cliffhangers, attempted murders, and obscene amounts of money
It's May, and couch jockeys everywhere know what that means: season finales.
By RYAN STEWART | May 25, 2006