Whether as a politician or media tycoon, the former prime minister and businessman who died Monday at 86, left an imprint, or a bruise, on just about everything he touched.
Tag: Television
Silvio Berlusconi, Polarizing Former Prime Minister of Italy, Dies at 86
He introduced sex and glamour to Italian TV and then brought the same formula to politics, dominating the country and its culture for more than 20 years.
Analyzing Shiv’s Decision on ‘Succession’ With a Feminist Text
Still grappling with the finale of the hit HBO series? An article by a feminist theorist could be surprisingly helpful with understanding the deals that patriarchal systems offer women.
Analyzing Shiv’s Decision on ‘Succession’ With a Feminist Text
Still grappling with the finale of the hit HBO series? An article by a feminist theorist could be surprisingly helpful with understanding the deals that patriarchal systems offer women.
How Geena Davis Continues to Tackle Gender Bias in Hollywood
When it comes to quantifying bias in popular entertainment, the Academy Award winner’s in a league of her own.
Rolf Harris, Disgraced British Entertainer, Dies at 93
His career as a musician and a painter over six decades ended abruptly when he was convicted of sexually abusing teenage girls.
At the Real Embassy, Netflix’s ‘Diplomat’ Draws a Diplomatic Response
America’s ambassador to Britain says several top officials have called her to discuss the hit show, implausibilities and all. Now she’s meeting with Keri Russell, who plays her role.
‘The Diplomat’ vs. Reality
A popular show on Netflix is about the glamorous job of a U.S. ambassador. But is it realistic?
Whose Queen? Netflix and Egypt Spar Over an African Cleopatra.
Egyptians say the influential streaming service is dragging an ancient queen into a modern, and decidedly Western, debate — about Black representation in Hollywood — in which she has no real place.
‘The Glory’ Was a Hit. Now Netflix Is Spending More on K-Dramas.
As the series, which focuses on bullying and revenge, became the latest global sensation to emerge from South Korea, Netflix announced it would spend $2.5 billion more on Korean content.