David Rakoff

A&E Why "Brüno" is bad for the gays

Sacha Baron Cohen's character could have been a bold stab at homophobia. Instead it's a mincing minstrel show
By David Rakoff Jul 9, 2009

  • Whatsizface

    Two Beverly Hills plastic surgeons showed me the promise of a perfect face. So why am I keeping this shabby old one?
    By David Rakoff November 29, 2005

  • David Rakoff

    The author of "Fraud" talks about being Gene Kelly, tiny, tiny writing and the boom in humorous essays.
    By Brett Leveridge June 11, 2001

  • "Fraud" by David Rakoff

    An archly funny essayist studies Tibetan Buddhism with Steven Seagal, searches for the Loch Ness monster and plays Sigmund Freud in a department store window.
    By Amy Reiter June 1, 2001

  • Blue Glow

    Salon's TV picks for Tuesday, July 24, 2001
    By Joyce Millman July 24, 2001

  • Letters to the editor

    I knew Mumia when he was Wesley Cook. Plus: The L.A. Times' "blow job"; don't ask, don't tell about Stuart Little.
    Letters to the editor January 5, 2000

  • The love that dare not squeak its name

    Even as a child I suspected I had something special in common with Stuart Little.
    By David Rakoff December 21, 1999

  • Glorious Gwyneth

    She's the backlash queen at the moment, but she should be judged on her talent -- and that's formidable.
    By David Rakoff April 1, 1999

  • Chekhov, Marx and synergy

    Here's some literature even Tina Brown could love.
    By David Rakoff July 27, 1998

  • Media Circus: What's Up, Dike?

    Why should John Updike be the only writer who gets to begin Amazon.com's collaborative story?
    By David Rakoff August 12, 1997

  • The Wizards of Id

    By David Rakoff June 13, 1997

  • The Kiss Up

    A writer and his agent discuss literary strategy.
    By David Rakoff March 17, 1997
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