Television

December 3, 2021

‘And Just Like That’: The Shoe Must Go On

In the ’90s, “Sex and the City” celebrated single women. Can a new, more nuanced version make a comedy of middle-aged ones? When we last left […]
November 15, 2021

The Art of Botox

How facial muscle paralysis insinuated itself into our emotional and creative lives. Last spring, Botox rolled out a series of ads directed by the filmmaker Errol […]
November 15, 2021

The Art of Botox

How facial muscle paralysis insinuated itself into our emotional and creative lives. Last spring, Botox rolled out a series of ads directed by the filmmaker Errol […]
November 11, 2021

How 'Squid Game' Reflects South Korean Culture and History

Beyond their global appeal, the iconic outfits from “Squid Game” reveal a link to the history and culture of South Korea. The dystopic, fantastical show “Squid […]
November 10, 2021

The Cinderella Myth We Can’t Quit

The same woman who stars as the embodiment of poverty in Netflix’s “Maid” is a brand ambassador for one of the world’s largest luxury companies. How […]
November 9, 2021

How a 55-Year-Old California Teacher Became a Bollywood Actor

Richard Klein left behind his life as a Hebrew day school teacher in California and became an actor in Mumbai, often playing a “mean British officer.” […]
October 30, 2021

Why the Vampire Myth Won’t Die

Have you heard that the Covid vaccine turns you into a vampiric monster — and that the proof is right there in the 2007 Will Smith […]
July 13, 2021

In ‘My Unorthodox Life,’ Julia Haart Bares More Than Just Her Knees

Less than a decade after fleeing a repressive ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, Haart heads a global talent empire. Her next challenge? Letting viewers peek behind the curtain. […]
July 7, 2021

New York, ‘Gossip Girl’ Loves You, Again

A new version of the teen drama arrives Thursday on HBO Max, still glamorous but also reflective of changed attitudes toward wealth and privilege. On a […]
June 24, 2021

Artist David Choe on His New FX and Hulu Show

An hour into our interview, the artist David Choe admits that he lied about something. He said he had turned down two offers to do a […]