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"Princess Mononoke" is a warning we didn't heed

Jul 16, 2026

Hayao Miyazaki's gorgeous epic is also his most humanist

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The quiet joy of "My Neighbor Totoro"

Jul 9, 2026

To understand the heart of Hayao Miyazaki, start with this masterpiece

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How “Spirited Away” inspired "Avatar: The Last Airbender"

Jul 2, 2026

The beloved cartoon saga is one of many modern fantasies inspired by Hayao Miyazaki

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A people's view of America, as seen on TV

Jun 25, 2026

13 sitcoms that highlight the real America, in all its glory

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Without dragons, would fantasy have worked on TV?

Jun 18, 2026

A lot of shows and movies crashed so Targaryens could fly

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The coziest TV mysteries have a higher calling

Jun 11, 2026

Some criminal cases call for divine intervention

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The immortal thrill of The Vampire Lestat

Jun 4, 2026

Why vampires will always be the rock stars of the monsterverse

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What Salon's DJs are spinning this summer

May 28, 2026

3 playlists to kick off all your parties

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

May 21, 2026

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

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The perks of being Jane Austen’s wallflower

May 14, 2026

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

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The Swell

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.