The World’s Most Contrarian Film Critic: Armond White
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Seasonal Suds: Rating 11 Fall Beers
In which we give careful consideration to a batch of autumnal brews
Breaking Bad vs. Malcolm in the Middle: A Visual Analysis
In which we find strange parallels in Bryan Cranston’s portrayals of Walt and Hal
South Park and the Pleasures of a TV-Show Marathon
Mega-marathons are more than excuses for binge-watching—they can actually bring viewers together
Shakespeare the Way It Was Meant to Be Spoken
Performed using the “original pronunciation,” the Bard’s work takes on new depth and meaning
Better Call Saul made it. Krusty the Klown didn’t. 5 TV Spin-Offs That Almost Were
Network execs even explored the idea of creating a show around Adriana from ‘The Sopranos’
The New York City Opera, Facing Budget Crisis, Turns to Kickstarter
The famed cultural institution is seeking to raise at least $1 million online by the end of September
On The Scene: Boardwalk Empire Premiere Party
Stars turn out for an evening filled with a lot of champagne—but, alas, few revelations
Let’s Give Dave Chappelle a Second Chance
The troubled comic, our writer argues, is too funny to chase away from the stage
An Appreciation of Seamus Heaney’s Translation of Beowulf
And how a first reading lead to a disastrous Thanksgiving dinner
Band to Watch: Treetop Flyers
The (mostly British) quintet offers a stirring take on American folk-rock
Movie Posters of Summer 2013: Winners and Losers
As Labor Day draws near, we look back at some of the best — and worst — posters of the past season.
An Audition Tape Offers an Alternate Version of The Office
Can you imagine Adam Scott—or John Cho—playing Jim Halpert?