"Like 'Dollhouse,' it's become increasingly clear that 'Mad Men' is at heart a nihilistic vision of a prefeminist universe.
Over at Surf, New York's Emily Nussbaum writes: "Without getting into serious spoilers, tonight's episode of Dollhouse deal with Sierra's backstory, and it's the most straightforward representation yet of the show's obsessive concern: rape fantasies. I mean this in a good way." [Surf]
The actress exited the Shondaland series this spring.
10 Times Aretha Franklin Improved Other People’s SongsThe originals are by no means bad, but her versions are undeniable.
9 Incredible Aretha Franklin StoriesYour fave could never.
Aretha Franklin’s Life in PhotosFrom her legendary live shows to meetings with former U.S. presidents to hanging out backstage with Oprah.
Aretha Franklin’s Music Broke BarriersShe never left the church for the charts, but she brought it with her on the way.
A Fight Over Aretha Franklin Ended in a Shooting in Virginia, Which is Apparently Not for LoversNo respect!
If You’re a White, Ivy League–Educated Man, Ben Stiller Has Just the Book for YouThe actor wants to get you paid in the book trailer for Gary Shteyngart’s latest novel.
Netflix Officially Signs Black-ish Creator Kenya Barris to Multimillion-Dollar DealBarris is the latest powerhouse producer to leave linear TV for Netflix, joining Ryan Murphy and Shonda Rhimes.
Remembering Aretha Franklin’s Sweet Murphy Brown Cameo in 1991Just pure joy.
Ruth Wilson Says She’s ‘Not Allowed to Talk About Why’ She Left The AffairWilson claims that she didn’t leave over a pay disparity between her and Dominic West.
“My name was actually there, and I have to say, it was a really wonderful feeling.”
Yellowstone Recap: All Hat, No CattleThe smaller subplots make a bigger impact than the central story line as the season enters its endgame.
A Comprehensive Guide to Comedy Festivals in the U.S. and Around the GlobeFrom the Del Close Marathon to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Aretha Franklin’s Voice EnduresAnd she would have been the best singer in any era she graced.
9 Great Pop-Culture Gifts for AugustNeed the sunken-place teacup from Get Out?
Disenchantment Does Not Cast a SpellMatt Groening’s first Netflix series is no Simpsons or Futurama.
Aretha Franklin’s Only TV Acting Appearance Was on Room 222 in 1972“Is she a minister?” “No, but she ministers.”
Glenn Close and The Wife Earn All of the Film’s Many Dramatic FireworksClose, Jonathan Pryce, a Nobel Prize, and a crumbling marriage: What more could you ask for?
Patti LaBelle Gives Aretha Franklin a Fitting Diva Send-off, Puts Their Feud to Rest“I am deeply saddened about the passing of the Queen of Soul and my sister in song, Aretha Franklin.”
Aubrey Plaza Just Wants a Magical Night in An Evening With Beverly Luff LinnWig!