‘The Pitt’ doesn’t shy away from our health care crisis
Vital Signs: A harrowing look at the chaos of emergency medicine
In ‘Will and Harper,’ compassion is a guide through change
“Will and Harper” shows how compassion and deep listening guide us through life’s profound changes.
Are Catholic university students being coddled?
I am a professor at a Jesuit university, and when I face 260 young adults in a lecture hall, I now face something I never expected to encounter in a classroom: the belief that students should be protected from wrestling with challenging ideas.
‘Resident Alien’ explores what it means to be human
The streaming series’ titular alien goes on a journey that is both physical and emotional, and by not being human through any of it, he reveals the humanity in all of it.
From Jonah to Jaws: The enduring thrill of big fish stories
Why does being eaten by an animal continue to engage us as entertainment?
Even bad Christmas specials have a message
TV Christmas episodes offer a strange yet enduring mix of sentiment and spectacle.
‘Armageddon Time’ sparks important conversations about privilege
The coming of age film is a nuanced exploration of the way both lesser and better angels exist in all of us.
‘The English’ breaks through the myths of the American West
Helmed by a British director, the Amazon series is untroubled by cultural coercion to protect myths and faux history of the American West.
TV shows are catching up to a growing interest in therapy
Mental health is trending, and TV programming is catching up with varying degrees of seriousness and a seemingly shared message.
It’s time for the ‘female buddy’ genre to grow up
Netflix’s “Firefly Lane” honors friendship but leans into stereotypes.