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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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The coziest TV mysteries have a higher calling

Jun 11, 2026

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6 min read

The coziest TV mysteries have a higher calling

Some criminal cases call for divine intervention

Melanie McFarland
Melanie McFarland
The immortal thrill of The Vampire Lestat

Jun 4, 2026

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7 min read

The immortal thrill of The Vampire Lestat

Why vampires will always be the rock stars of the monsterverse

Melanie McFarland
Melanie McFarland
What Salon's DJs are spinning this summer

May 28, 2026

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7 min read

What Salon's DJs are spinning this summer

3 playlists to kick off all your parties

Melanie McFarland
Hanh Nguyen
Melanie McFarland, +1
If what we say is true, the Shaolin and the Wu-Tang are unstoppable

May 21, 2026

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7 min read

If what we say is true, the Shaolin and the Wu-Tang are unstoppable

How the hip-hop collective turned their kung fu obsession into an immortal philosophy

Melanie McFarland
Melanie McFarland
The perks of being Jane Austen’s wallflower

May 14, 2026

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6 min read

The perks of being Jane Austen’s wallflower

"The Other Bennet Sister" proves it’s the quiet ones we need to be watching

Melanie McFarland
Melanie McFarland
Why every great artist needs a nemesis

May 7, 2026

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7 min read

Why every great artist needs a nemesis

Out of all the legendary musical rivalries, "Amadeus" is our greatest hit

Melanie McFarland
Melanie McFarland
Battlestar Galactica had Cylons. We have AI 🤖

Apr 30, 2026

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6 min read

Battlestar Galactica had Cylons. We have AI 🤖

The beloved sci-fi series coming to Paramount+ is one of TV’s strongest political and social parables

Melanie McFarland
Melanie McFarland
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
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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.