The writers behind ‘The Fighter’ have optioned a forthcoming book about the April bombing
Aisha Tyler on the Value of Failure (and Embarrassment)
The multitasking comedian has a new book — a new hosting job
‘The Bachelorette’ Watch: Mad in Madeira
Rose-giving (and go-karting) on the Portuguese island of Madeira
PopulistMovies
Hot Finds: 10 Overlooked ‘Summer’ Movies
Movies with “summer” in the title…but not the ones you’re thinking of
Over and Out: 10 Cringe-Inducing Celebrity Breakups
Some celebrities are less sentimental than others when it comes to ending a relationship
Celebrity Sightings: On the Radar
Big Brother Racism Controversy: What Reality TV Says About Prejudice
Sunday’s episode of ‘Big Brother’ showed contestants making offensive remarks—and it’s hardly the first time racism has entered reality television
Seasonal Disorder: Summer-Blockbuster Fatigue
Audiences have been bombarded with big-budget spectacles — and the season is only half over
Norway’s ‘Slow TV’ Movement: So Wrong, It’s Right
Slow TV is as much a part of the contemporary Norwegian cultural landscape as fairy tales about trolls and cross-country skiing
Tuned InReview
Killings, Convicts, and Campers: Three New Shows to Watch for
This week sees the debuts of three of the summer’s most promising new series about murder on the border, culture clashes in prison, and love in the woods
Despicable Me 2 Makes Minions-Meat of The Lone Ranger
Comedies starring Steve Carell and Kevin Hart bring in the holiday crowds, while Johnny Depp as Tonto is left asking “How?”
5 To Watch: In Theaters and Worth a Look
‘The Way, Way Back’ is an indie gem that opens this weekend — and it’s not too late to catch the visceral thrills of ‘World War Z’
Samsung and Jay-Z Accused of Using New Album to Mine Customer Data
A special promotion that gave Samsung phone owners early access to ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ is raising eyebrows