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A weekly read for those who prefer art over algorithms. Every Thursday, Salon's culture critics highlight the films, shows, music and books that are being made — by humans — to last.

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Bob Ross still helps us paint a better world 🌳

Apr 23, 2026

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6 min read

Bob Ross still helps us paint a better world 🌳

A happy accident at my local pet store reminded me of this artist's true legacy

Melanie McFarland
Melanie McFarland
What ever happened to the goofy sitcom intro?

Apr 16, 2026

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8 min read

What ever happened to the goofy sitcom intro?

The Artemis II crew's “Full House” spoof had us feeling nostalgic

Andi Zeisler
Andi Zeisler
How Cheech & Chong lit up the film industry

Apr 9, 2026

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18 min read

How Cheech & Chong lit up the film industry

Stoner buddy comedies like "Harold & Kumar" have always been more than just smoke

Coleman Spilde
Coleman Spilde
A “Nasty” woman's anthem for all time

Apr 2, 2026

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13 min read

A “Nasty” woman's anthem for all time

Forty years ago, Janet Jackson took "Control"

Melanie McFarland
Melanie McFarland
The dirty truth about feel-good hits

Mar 26, 2026

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12 min read

The dirty truth about feel-good hits

"Can't Stop" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is charting again — for good reasons

Melanie McFarland
Melanie McFarland
The Forsyte Saga is about hot men and the money they love

Mar 19, 2026

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12 min read

The Forsyte Saga is about hot men and the money they love

PBS' new "Masterpiece" limited series puts a twist on a seductive classic

Melanie McFarland
Melanie McFarland
The useful rage of Godzilla

Mar 12, 2026

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13 min read

The useful rage of Godzilla

There's a reason Godzilla has humans hooked for decades

Melanie McFarland
Melanie McFarland
The defining documentary of our time

Mar 5, 2026

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16 min read

The defining documentary of our time

“All the Beauty and the Bloodshed” will change you

Coleman Spilde
Coleman Spilde
"All the President's Men" was a warning

Feb 26, 2026

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16 min read

"All the President's Men" was a warning

Desperately seeking a new Woodward and Bernstein

Coleman Spilde
Coleman Spilde
Everyone should live like Miss Piggy

Feb 19, 2026

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15 min read

Everyone should live like Miss Piggy

Melanie McFarland
Melanie McFarland
We aren't all reading the same "Wuthering Heights"

Feb 12, 2026

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18 min read

We aren't all reading the same "Wuthering Heights"

Andi Zeisler
Andi Zeisler
We still swoon for Prince's "Kiss"

Feb 5, 2026

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14 min read

We still swoon for Prince's "Kiss"

Known for songs dripping with sensuality, the Purple One achieved PG success with this innocent crowd-pleaser 40 years ago

Melanie McFarland
Melanie McFarland
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A weekly read from Salon.com for those who prefer art over algorithms. Every Thursday, Salon's culture critics highlight the films, shows, music and books that are being made — by humans — to last.