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Divider in Chief
After getting elected on the promise of uniting red and blue America, Barack Obama has polarized... MORE
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Blame the Messenger
Why does the Obama administration seem so arrogant and self-satisfied?... MORE
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My New Pal Rush
My new pal Rush Limbaugh defended my controversial health-care article this week. (Sorta.... MORE
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Obama's Euthanasia Mistake
The Republicans carping about limitations on end-of-life care have a point.... MORE
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Jersey Rotten Scoundrels
Which exit for corruption?... MORE
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David Lynch's American Dreams
The acclaimed director’s latest work is a fascinating low-key documentary Web series celebrating... MORE
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Did Frank McCourt Invent James Frey?
Angela’s Ashes was a masterpiece, but Frank McCourt’s success launched a wave of half-baked,... MORE
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Why the World Trusted Walter
Walter Cronkite was as much a performer as today’s cable-news anchors.... MORE
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The Vipers of Tinseltown
Blogger Nikki Finke may be the film industry’s fearsome foil, but Lee Siegel says she’s only the... MORE
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The Brünos Who Surround Us
Sacha Baron Cohen’s new film is a satire of the highest form, says Lee Siegel—one that exposes the... MORE
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How Constant Change Killed Jackson
Michael's fate bears resemblance to Elvis' and Marilyn's, writes Lee Siegel.... MORE
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Sanford's Email Outrage
As America snickers at the governor’s steamy emails to his lover, Lee Siegel wonders why no one—in... MORE
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Which One's the Dictator?
After watching the media treat the dramatic Iranian protests and the Letterman/Palin squabble with... MORE
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The Myth of Humble Origins
Is Sotomayor a product of affirmative action or an underdog whose can-do spirit exemplifies our... MORE