kvetching about the telecast’s declining ratings that pretends this is a phenomenon specific to the Oscars rather than a universal trend; apocalyptic pronouncements about the future of movies.

I think this kvetching is what makes babka so versatile and full of potential, beyond whether it’s defined as this or that. Babka in all forms can be, well … better. I like to think of it as ...

Jon Stewart started out Tuesday night's Daily Show with a look at the "true victims" of the 16-day government shutdown that ended last week: The Republican Party. After taking America to the brink ...

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