“The Simpsons”: More Than Just a Cartoon
"The Simpsons" is the longest-running scripted series in television history, full of canny satire and the occasional prophecy.
“Stranger Things” and the Psychic Nosebleed
Where did we get the idea that using psychic or telekinetic powers makes a person's nose bleed?
Mystery Science Theater 3000 May Be Coming Back
The smartest dumbest show ever created for television.
Twin Peaks: Scholars Review the Original Series
On the eve of a new Twin Peaks series, it's instructive to return to early scholarly attempts to make sense of the show.