HOMER V MICKEY

After 20 years “The Simpsons” is almost as established as Disney. Bee Wilson compares and contrasts two giants of pop culture ... read more »
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What makes good history television? Andrew Marr, who has personal reasons for asking, considers the best examples ... read more »
THE TROUBLE WITH WAR GAMES

The first video game about the Iraq war provoked a firestorm of its own. A realistic game about the second invasion of Fallujah might be a bit too ambitious, writes Benjamin Pauker ... read more »
THE CV: HELEN MIRREN
She’s been a media darling for 40 years—and a fine actress. As she graces the big screen in the newsroom thriller "State of Play", Irving Wardle (theatre) and Matthew Sweet (film) pick her star turns ... read more »
TYRA BANKS'S UNUSUAL BRAND OF FEMINISM

Diva, den mother, wackjob, tycoon: Tyra Banks, host of "America's Next Top Model", has it all. Molly Young considers the paradox of her doctrine of self-acceptance ... read more »
LEONARD ROSSITER, MY FATHER

To the public, he was Reggie Perrin and Rigsby–and still is, long after his death, with repeats continuing and remakes planned. To Camilla Rossiter, he was just Dad ... read more »
I AM IN LOVE WITH A SOCIOPATH

During these cold months, Molly Young is keen to cosy up at home with her new friend Dexter, a humble, introspective serial killer. Really, he's a mensch with just a bit of blood on his hands ... read more »
BREAKFAST WITH SCOTT BURNS
TALKING SHOP IN HOLLYWOOD | February 3rd 2008
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Scott Burns's characters are often deplorable and sympathetic, idealistic and pragmatic. And they love their families. The filmmaker and producer talks to Deborah Stoll over a plate of eggs ...
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