Television

"Life doesn't imitate art, it imitates bad television." —Woody Allen

In the Mouth of Sadness: On the Erotic Bummer
Sean T. Collins and Julia Gfrörer lay out the generic terms of the erotic thriller’s morose relation, the erotic bummer.
Julia Gfrörer, Sean T. CollinsJul 7, 2023
Hereditary Venom: On Nicholas Britell’s “Succession: Season 4” Soundtrack
Ali Royals reviews Nicholas Britell’s “Succession: Season 4” soundtrack.
Ali RoyalsJul 2, 2023
- Music
- Television
Spectacles of Repression: On Netflix’s “Beef”
Amanda Walujono reviews Netflix’s new dramedy “Beef.”
Amanda WalujonoJun 30, 2023
- Television
Intentionally Hyperfocused: On Amazon Prime’s “Swarm”
Brienne Adams examines stan culture and its relationship to Black and queer love in Amazon Prime’s “Swarm.”
Brienne AdamsJun 9, 2023
- Television
The Algorithmic Hustle: Surplus Comedy and Hollywood Specwork
J. D. Connor discusses Netflix’s business model, specwork in comedy, and the extraction of surplus value from Black labor.
J. D. ConnorApr 27, 2023
- Television
The Saints and Algorithms of Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof’s “Mrs. Davis”
Nicholas Russell reviews Peacock’s new series “Mrs. Davis,” created by Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof.
Nicholas RussellApr 21, 2023
- Television
The Manic Pixie Dream Girl in the Attic: On Netflix’s “Love Is Blind”
Samantha Pergadia reviews Netflix’s “Love Is Blind” in the context of Victorian literature.
Samantha PergadiaMar 1, 2023
- Television
Yacht, Rocks: On HBO’s “The White Lotus” and Picturesque Dread
Jorge Cotte reviews HBO’s “The White Lotus.”
Jorge CotteFeb 10, 2023
- Television
Visions of Selves and Systems: Muslim Lives on American Television
Farah Bakaari reviews “Ramy,” “Mo,” and shows about Muslim life on American TV.
Farah BakaariFeb 3, 2023
- Television
Jeremy Strong Theory: On Acting and Talking About Acting
R. Colin Tait discusses Michael Schulman’s profile of Jeremy Strong.
R. Colin TaitDec 20, 2022
- Film
- Television
Police and Thieves: On Tony Gilroy’s “Andor”
Aaron Bady reviews Tony Gilroy’s “Andor,” streaming on Disney+.
Aaron BadyDec 8, 2022
The Tough Love of Judy Davis in “Nitram”
Dan Callahan analyzes the unique screen presence of actress Judy Davis, most recently starring in the film “Nitram.”
Dan CallahanNov 30, 2022
- Film
- Television