Sidney Lumet's Network still feels surprisingly (and hauntingly) relevant. The media landscape has moved on, but the bones of ...

Satire—the coupling of criticism and humor—has been a popular means to add a seemingly lighthearted touch to somewhat sensitive topics. For example, Saturday Night Live parodied quarterback Tom Brady ...

Joan Wickersham’s latest book is “No Ship Sets Out To Be A Shipwreck.” Her column appears regularly in the Globe.