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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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Why every great artist needs a nemesis

May 7, 2026

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

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Battlestar Galactica had Cylons. We have AI 🤖

Apr 30, 2026

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

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Bob Ross still helps us paint a better world 🌳

Apr 23, 2026

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

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What ever happened to the goofy sitcom intro?

Apr 16, 2026

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

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How Cheech & Chong lit up the film industry

Apr 9, 2026

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

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A “Nasty” woman's anthem for all time

Apr 2, 2026

Forty years ago, Janet Jackson took "Control"

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The dirty truth about feel-good hits

Mar 26, 2026

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

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

Mar 19, 2026

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

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The useful rage of Godzilla

Mar 12, 2026

There's a reason Godzilla has humans hooked for decades

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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.