James Poniewozik

As Michael Stivic in ‘All in the Family,’ Rob Reiner Brought Political Arguments Home

The New York Times – Film:

Reiner’s “All in the Family” role didn’t just capture the arguments of its time. It gave us a preview of our own.

The New York Times – T Magazine:

From “The Simpsons” to “Daria,” the cohort saw cartoons transformed into an art form.

The New York Times – Music:

The news network that wants Taylor Swift to stick to singing has had no problem handing conservative celebrities the microphone.

The New York Times – Film:

Why should you care about the strikes in Hollywood? Because they are much more than a revolt of the privileged.

The New York Times – Music:

The educational snippets are the ultimate font of Gen X nostalgia. But what is it we’re nostalgic for?

The New York Times – Film:

Did the awards get their legitimacy back? You can’t regain what you never had.

The New York Times – Music:

Angelo Badalamenti, who died at age 85, left behind the bum-bommm that feels like home.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:

Television is hooked on scripted dramas based on real life. But they rarely measure up either to actual life or to actual drama.

The New York Times – Film:

The show strained to offer something for everyone. But it could still create striking moments.