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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 defining documentary of our time

Mar 5, 2026

“All the Beauty and the Bloodshed” will change you

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"All the President's Men" was a warning

Feb 26, 2026

Desperately seeking a new Woodward and Bernstein

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Everyone should live like Miss Piggy

Feb 19, 2026

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

Feb 12, 2026

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We still swoon for Prince's "Kiss"

Feb 5, 2026

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

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"Fargo" and the impact of Minnesota nice

Jan 29, 2026

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Mary Tyler Moore stands for Minneapolis

Jan 22, 2026

“The Mary Tyler Moore Show" demonstrated that progress can be won

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David Bowie's ultimate persona

Jan 15, 2026

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The jagged allure of the makeover plot

Jan 8, 2026

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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.