Melanie McFarland (page 32)

Melanie McFarland is Salon's award-winning senior culture critic. Follow her on Bluesky: @McTelevision

Doom Patrol

Is the new DC Studios regime the apocalypse that "Doom Patrol" can't survive? Melanie McFarland

Will Smith

Will Smith perfected blockbuster success, but his Oscar-worthiness is tougher – slap or no slap Melanie McFarland

The White Lotus

How "The White Lotus" blurs the cinematic meaning of gaze through the lens of Valentina Melanie McFarland

Ziwe

Tell Will Smith: "Ziwe" will recoup your reputation in her Barbie dream house interrogation chamber Melanie McFarland

Strange World

"Strange World" is a box office flop, but not for the reasons the right is claiming Melanie McFarland

Willow

The "Willow" legend continues, only now the quest is open to all who would take it, including girls Melanie McFarland

Elvis Mitchell

Elvis Mitchell: The success of Black '70s films was "the dirty little secret of American cinema" Melanie McFarland

Candace Cameron Bure; Marc Blucas

If "A Christmas … Present" shows what Candace Cameron Bure means by tradition, she can keep it Melanie McFarland

Love Is Blind

Why is the third season of "Love Is Blind" so disappointing? Because we seen its type before Melanie McFarland

Andor

Why "Andor" boldly goes the distance while most high profile "Star Wars" adaptations fell short Melanie McFarland

Mind Your Manners

Making etiquette for everyone again – despite, or because of, its weaponization Melanie McFarland

Patti LaBelle; sweet potato pie

Thanks, Patti LaBelle: Sweet potato pie will always beat pumpkin in my household Melanie McFarland

Yellowstone

The "Yellowstone" effect: Welcome to the new era of TV Westerns Melanie McFarland

In the end, "The Great British Baking Show" proves that uneven bakes can still taste great Melanie McFarland

Last Week Tonight starring John Oliver

"Last Week Tonight" slams the monarchy in a way that may change how we see "The Crown" Melanie McFarland

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