http://dir.salon.com/topics/drama/?source=rss&aim=drama en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT By Heather Havrilesky Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/iltw/2008/08/03/procedural_dramas/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/iltw/2008/08/03/procedural_dramas/index.html?source=rss Is it a crime to dislike crime dramas? TNT's "The Closer" spices up the procedural mix, but USA's "In Plain Sight" and "Burn Notice" give the genre an extreme makeover. By Heather Havrilesky Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/07/24/mad_men/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2008/07/24/mad_men/index.html?source=rss In its second season, the smooth-talking cads and resilient ladies of "Mad Men" are emboldened and chastened by the tumultuous '60s. By Heather Havrilesky Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/iltw/2008/07/13/the_cleaner/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/iltw/2008/07/13/the_cleaner/index.html?source=rss Are you there, God? TV characters turn to the Lord for answers, from Benjamin Bratt of A&E's "The Cleaner" to Holly Hunter of TNT's "Saving Grace." By Sarah Hepola Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2008/06/13/tonys_love/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2008/06/13/tonys_love/index.html?source=rss But those big-belting dames and over-the-top dance numbers bring out my inner theater geek -- and give my heart a wedgie. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2008/06/12/tony_hsmusical/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2008/06/12/tony_hsmusical/index.html?source=rss Salon picks the best real high-school musicals from the Web. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2008/06/11/tony_stewintv/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2008/06/11/tony_stewintv/index.html?source=rss Stew talks about his Tony-nominated musical, "Passing Strange." By Heather Havrilesky Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/feature/2007/09/10/drama_chart/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/feature/2007/09/10/drama_chart/index.html?source=rss A handy clip 'n' save guide to the season's new dramas. By David Marchese Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2007/06/11/tonys/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2007/06/11/tonys/index.html?source=rss While you were watching "The Sopranos," Broadway threw itself a big party ... well, maybe not that big. By David Cote Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2007/06/07/political_theater/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2007/06/07/political_theater/index.html?source=rss The Broadway season was surprisingly rich in idea-driven, civic-minded plays, but don't call it a rebirth of political theater. By Heather Havrilesky Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2007/04/05/sopranos/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2007/04/05/sopranos/index.html?source=rss As "The Sopranos" enters its final chapter, Tony reluctantly faces his past -- and we reluctantly face the end of this brilliant series. By Stephanie Zacharek Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2007/02/23/amazing_grace/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/movies/review/2007/02/23/amazing_grace/index.html?source=rss Not only is Michael Apted's historical drama about an anti-slavery activist lively and funny -- it stars a serious dreamboat. Huzzah! By David Puner Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2007/01/09/daddy_s_little_pumpkin/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2007/01/09/daddy_s_little_pumpkin/index.html?source=rss Red doesn't cut it. By Kerry Lauerman Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/11/06/chevy/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/11/06/chevy/index.html?source=rss "Law & Order" rips a Mad Mel moment from the headlines. H.H. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/10/09/jericho/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/10/09/jericho/index.html?source=rss CBS's "Jericho" features one of the cheesiest scenes of the fall TV season. K.L. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/08/22/exclusive/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/08/22/exclusive/index.html?source=rss An exclusive look at a very different Superman movie. By Heather Havrilesky Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/feature/2006/08/21/drama_chart/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/feature/2006/08/21/drama_chart/index.html?source=rss Criminal masterminds! Superhero freaks! Matthew Perry! A clip-and-save guide to the new TV season's new dramas. K.L. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/07/13/building/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/07/13/building/index.html?source=rss A wild three minutes of whirling sci-fi ambience from Steven Soderbergh. H.H. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/06/12/beyond/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/06/12/beyond/index.html?source=rss A terrible teen surf show that's like a 30-minute-long Mentos commercial, only worse. H.H. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/06/06/sopranos_hen_bunny/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/06/06/sopranos_hen_bunny/index.html?source=rss Dexterous headliners Hen and Bunny take on a particularly tense scene from "The Sopranos." H.H. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/05/17/grey/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/05/17/grey/index.html?source=rss "Grey's Anatomy" goes out with a soapy bang. K.L. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/05/10/chloe/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/05/10/chloe/index.html?source=rss Weird "24"/"Gilmore Girls" cross-pollination. H.H. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/05/05/dynasty/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/05/05/dynasty/index.html?source=rss An awkward reunion show to tarnish your treasured childhood memories of Krystal and Alexis. H.H. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/05/03/24/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/05/03/24/index.html?source=rss Jack and Chloe of "24" maim in the name of justice. K.L. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/04/21/tangent/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/04/21/tangent/index.html?source=rss The secret to understanding this little head-scratcher short? Follow the money. K.L. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:08:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/04/17/vito/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/drama/2006/04/17/vito/index.html?source=rss Poor gay Vito, the outcast Soprano, takes us on a Jersey tour.