The Last Picture Show

One-Hit Wonders Revisited: Happy Anniversary to The Last Picture Show

David Galenson | Posted 12.04.2011

David Galenson

All the artists mentioned here appear to have been conceptual innovators, and that their puzzling declines may be a result of the fact that age is not the friend of the conceptual imagination.

Friday Night Lights: A Fond Farewell

Ed Martin | Posted 05.25.2011

Ed Martin

One of the finest drama series in the history of television comes to an end this week -- and, sadly, most people won't even be aware of it. Then again, that's nothing new for Friday Night Lights.

Jeff Bridges, and the Grizzling of the All-American Boy

John Farr | Posted 05.25.2011

John Farr

Perhaps his clean-cut, boyish image obscured my ability to recognize the astonishing talent he possessed from the start. Regardless, I could see it now: Jeff Bridges has always been a lot more than a pretty face.

What's My Logo? Director Peter Bogdanovich Ties His On

Amanda Christine Miller | Posted 11.17.2011

Amanda Christine Miller

Academy Award nominee Peter Bogdanovich has earned a reputation as one of America's great film directors with works like The Last Picture Show and Pap...