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Oscar Politics Revealed

by Ron Simon, Curator, Television and Radio

Why did Hurt Locker beat Avatar and other mysteries examined from the 82nd Academy Awards.

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March 1, 2010

Let's Do the Time Warp Again

by David Bushman

Strange days have found us!

February 24, 2010

Jersey? Sure!

by Barry Monush

February 17, 2010

Dick Button, the Grand Old Man of the Olympics

by Rebecca Paller

February 9, 2010

Archer Shoots, Scores

by Arthur Smith

The funniest show currently on TV is the FX network’s Archer (coincidentally, the second funniest show is FX’s plastic surgery drama Nip/Tuck, although that might not be wholly intentional).

February 2, 2010

The 00s Media Bowl: Film vs. TV

by Ron Simon

Which media defined us better in the Aughts?

January 20, 2010

Hulk Fans Text for Haiti

by David Bushman

January 19, 2010

The "Line" in Winter

by Barry Monush

A look at the TV institution "What's My Line," when game shows were sophisticated and witty...

January 12, 2010

The Met's "Rosenkavalier" in Hi-Def: Older Can Be Better

by Rebecca Paller

January 5, 2010

A Wild Talent: The Short, Startling Career of Brittany Murphy

by Arthur Smith

Highlights from Brittany Murphy’s brilliant, but tragically abbreviated career.

December 14, 2009

Christmas, Letterman Style

by Ron Simon

Letterman's holiday party is such fun, but why did it go so wrong last year?

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