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Criticism

Who killed the literary critic?: In the age of blogging, great critics appear to be on life support. Salon's book reviewers discuss snobbery, how to make criticism fun and the need for cultural gatekeepers.; By Louis Bayard and Laura Miller May 22, 2008
The Egyptian sphinx lashes out at Washington: Mubarak's criticism reflects his anger at Bush's policies -- and uneasiness about his growing domestic opposition.; By Juan Cole May 25, 2006
"The Polysyllabic Spree" by Nick Hornby: From the author of "High Fidelity," a delightful celebration of the joys of reading that reminds us why most literary criticism is so bad.; By Charles Taylor Dec 9, 2004
Silence of the Dems: Waffling and ambivalent during the war debate, Democratic leaders -- including presidential contenders John Kerry and Howard Dean -- say they'll muzzle themselves completely once the bombs start falling.; By Joan Walsh Mar 13, 2003
Movies in heat: Films used to erotically seduce us; now they tend to sedate instead. First of two parts.; By Ray Sawhill May 9, 2000
Lessons in consumption: Only by immersing our children in marketing can we teach them to choose.; By Nick Gillespie Mar 6, 2000
The unbearable lightness of Schwarzenegger: Film critics struggle to review "The End of Days" and still retain their indie cred. Plus: The AIDS crisis in Africa and one writer's desperate attempt to get a job at Maxim.; By Jenn Shreve Dec 6, 1999
Girls will be jocks: At last, coverage of women's sports that even this non-spectator can appreciate. Plus: One writer's plaintive cry: "Enough with the sex, dammit!"; By Jenn Shreve Nov 5, 1999
Critics: Who needs 'em?: In a culture increasingly driven by hype, you do.; By Charles Taylor Aug 18, 1999
Nudity for all!: Too hot? Lose the swimsuit, say several venerable publications. Plus: Reform Party madness, TV racial quotas and a ridiculous theory on recent violence.; By Jenn Shreve Aug 6, 1999
Conspicuous consumption: Two scathing critiques of excessive consumerism. Plus: Need a headline? Try "Eyes Wide Shut"! It worked for Kubrick.; By Jenn Shreve Jul 30, 1999
Roger and him: Remembering Gene Siskel, 1946-1999.; By Sarah Vowell Feb 24, 1999
The st*r report: Endless rating systems have already begun to supplant real criticism; innovations in electrocriticism may further blur the line between reccomendations and reviews.; By James Poniewozik Sep 2, 1998
Tina's Time: Has Tina Brown rescued the New Yorker -- or ruined it?; By Dwight Garner Jun 26, 1997

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