

James Poniewozik
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Taylor Swift Makes Fox News Suddenly Hate Celebs in Politics
The news network that wants Taylor Swift to stick to singing has had no problem handing conservative celebrities the microphone.

Why Care About Hollywood Strikes? We’re All Background Actors.
Why should you care about the strikes in Hollywood? Because they are much more than a revolt of the privileged.

‘Schoolhouse Rock!’ at 50: Those Are Magic Numbers
The educational snippets are the ultimate font of Gen X nostalgia. But what is it we’re nostalgic for?

The Golden Globes Were Too Big to Fail
Did the awards get their legitimacy back? You can’t regain what you never had.

What Shows Like ‘Kaleidoscope’ Tell Us About Streaming and TV
A decade of bingeing has transformed storytelling and viewing habits. But we may be starting to hit that transformation’s limits.

The ‘Twin Peaks’ Theme Isn’t Just a Song. It’s a Portal.
Angelo Badalamenti, who died at age 85, left behind the bum-bommm that feels like home.