Stories by Willa Paskin

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Netflix's Hilarious, Addictive New Series about Life at a Low-Security Women’s Prison

Posted on: Jul 13, 2013, Source: Salon

"Orange Is the New Black" is explicitly about the consequences of breaking bad, but never glorifies it.

"Newsroom" Star Emily Mortimer: Americans Are Dangerously Uninformed

Posted on: Jun 22, 2012, Source: Salon

"The Newsroom's" Emily Mortimer calls the Tea Party a "lunatic fringe," and says Americans fall too easily for lies.

"Mad Men's" Genius Fifth Season

Posted on: Jun 12, 2012, Source: Salon

The finale couldn't top Fat Betty, a shocking death or "Zou Bisou." But after a riveting run, bring on year six.

"Push Girls:" A Look at the New Reality TV Show About Four Attractive, Wheelchair-bound Women

Posted on: Jun 5, 2012, Source: Salon

They may be in wheelchairs, but they do not get special treatment. Just like everyone else on reality TV, they will be allowed, on occasion, to make fools of themselves.

"It's Not You. It's Jesus." How TV Reflects Our Odd Attitude Towards Chastity

Posted on: May 3, 2012, Source: Salon

There are three fictional adults grappling with their virginities with varying amounts of shame in big-name TV shows.

"Shameless": TV's Dysfunctional Sweethearts May Be One of the Most Underappreciated Shows

Posted on: Apr 2, 2012, Source: Salon

"Shameless" may be the most purely entertaining series that is fundamentally a tragedy.