Melanie McFarland (page 4)

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

English Teacher

"English Teacher" instructs by not mocking Gen Z, but our collective struggle to communicate Melanie McFarland

Bellamy Young, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Uma Thurman

From "Scandal" to "Veep," how likely are TV's female presidents to aid Harris' presidential bid? Melanie McFarland

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

"The Rings of Power" handsomely returns with an arc about the peril of shiny empty promises Melanie McFarland

Only Murders in the Building

"Only Murders in the Building" overkills on the stunt-casting, yet remains one of TV's best comforts Melanie McFarland

Alien: Romulus

We need to talk about Andy: The best "Alien: Romulus" character has glitches Melanie McFarland

Lil Jon; DNC

From pop stars to insult comedy, the Dems threw a cookout where the real joke was on Trump Melanie McFarland

Pachinko

Then and now, "Pachinko" remains one of TV's richest shows about life and living Melanie McFarland

Jennie Garth, Halle Berry and Miranda July

Menopause is all the rage, from Hollywood stars to "The Change" Melanie McFarland

Chimp Crazy

"Chimp Crazy," the latest from maker of "Tiger King," is disturbing in more ways than the obvious Melanie McFarland

Alien: Romulus

Don't overthink "Alien: Romulus," a thrilling adventure that doesn't aspire beyond its homage orbit Melanie McFarland

Raygun Paris Olympics

Breaking made Olympics history, but sent a mixed message thanks to an Aussie b-girl's audacity Melanie McFarland

Joe Rogan: Burn the Boats

In Joe Rogan, Netflix continues mainstreaming misinformation and panic for laughs Melanie McFarland

Flavor Flav; Snoop Dogg; B-Boy Mounir Biba

From Snoop to Flavor Flav and breaking, American hip-hop is winning the Paris Olympics Melanie McFarland

Time Bandits

"Time Bandits" creators on their remake: "How lucky to get a chance to use the word 'Pythonesque'" Melanie McFarland

Tim Walz; Menards

Tim Walz shops at Menards, making our Hallmark governor dreams a reality Melanie McFarland

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