One of the most enduring programs on television, The Simpsons has become well-known for its mix of satire, social critique, and cultural allusions. Since it first aired, the series has lampooned ...
Like all good satire, The Simpsons held up a mirror. Audiences were scandalized when it premiered in 1989 and they understood that they were part of the joke. But they laughed and kept laughing.
For the second week in a row, “The Simpsons” got in a dig at Fox News. In the opening credits on Sunday was the image of a Fox News helicopter with the slogan, “Unsuitable for Viewers Under 75.” That ...
‘The Smiths’ singer Morrissey has lashed out at The Simpsons, seemingly offended at the show’s show’s satirical depiction of him. During Sunday’s “Panic On The Streets Of Springfield,” Lisa makes an ...
Harry Shearer, the comedian, writer, actor (This Is Spinal Tap) and ubiquitous voice on The Simpsons, ventures into political satire in his new album, Songs of the Bushmen (Courgette Records). The CD ...
See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The Simpsons has taken on cancel culture in its latest episode, with ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The recent Simpsons clip in which “the Squad” takes on Donald Trump has gotten flak for being “cringe,” but it is valuable as a ...
On the eve of its launch, Disney Plus — Disney’s online streaming service — aired trailers prominently featuring “The Simpsons,” the groundbreaking cartoon and longest-running scripted prime-time ...
Liam Gaughan is a film and TV writer at Collider. He has been writing film reviews and news coverage for ten years. Between relentlessly adding new titles to his watchlist and attending as many ...
Writing on The Conversation in 2016, Travis Holland declared that The Simpsons had lost its way. He suggested the show was living on a legacy and needed to adapt or face growing demands for its ...