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Television taboos are made to be broken. Violating them is a venerated tradition, a familiar ritual preceded by elaborate puffery: solemn sermons or titillating teasers aimed at increasing curiosity and ratings. Though often a mindless come-on rather than a thoughtful coming out, the "breakthrough" can sometimes mirror changing cultural...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Video: Daddy's Disturbed Little Girl | 1/2/1984 | See Source »

Zuckerman's desire to embrace humanity and combat stultifying forces continues to provide him with a source of artistic inspiration. He spends most of his time attacking the self-righteous hypocrisy of his foes, with much of the impetus for this feeling of inadequacy-and likely Roth's own self...

Author: By David B. Pollack, | Title: Maturing Slowly | 12/15/1983 | See Source »

The bishops point out that the Pope himself has assailed discrimination against women as part of his strong advocacy of social justice and human rights. However, in routine meetings with American bishops, held in Rome throughout this year, he has made clear his conservative stance on some of the most...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Religion: A Struggle to Keep the Faith | 11/28/1983 | See Source »

Because the entire family knew about this backstairs relationship, the suspenseful buildup of innuendoes about Serge's unnatural affection for Nicole is a theatrical trick of the worst kind, a bombshell that has no effect on the characters. We could forgive Tremblay these histrionics if he made the moment of...

Author: By Theodore P. Friend, | Title: Comme-ci, Comme-ca | 11/9/1983 | See Source »

THE ENTIRE CAST deftly use Southern accents, accentuating the vapidity of the Mississippi setting and its mores. By the end of the play, the room has become stifling not only from the lack of circulation but also from steam infiltrating the characters conversations and actions. We don't mind being...

Author: By Rebecca J. Joseph, | Title: On the Hot Seat | 11/9/1983 | See Source »

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