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Dexter

TV's most shocking show goes too far

How does a serial killer drama cross the line? With gallons of fake blood and one heartless, season-ending twist
Heather Havrilesky
Celebrity

The one-hit wonder of the decade

Billboard doles out their most dubious distinctions. Talk about a bad day Video
Mary Elizabeth Williams
Until the Light Takes Us

Sympathy for the devil worshipers

Inside Norway's infamous black-metal scene: Misunderstood Robin Hoods or Satanic church-burning maniacs?
Andrew O'Hehir
Survivor

The Machiavellian island prince

The most intimidating tribemate since Richard Hatch rules through manipulation and paranoia. But will he win?
Heather Havrilesky
The Lovely Bones

How to ruin a great novel

Director Peter Jackson turns Alice Sebold's poetic bestseller into a garish supernatural thriller
Stephanie Zacharek
Top Chef

Finale: Sibling rivalry and a side of humble pie

Lovable Kevin and the Voltaggio brothers compete for TV's big culinary prize. Spoiler alert: It'll end in tears!
Heather Havrilesky
A Single Man

The savior of Tom Ford's vain film debut

In the fashion designer's cinematic entree, Colin Firth is a triumph of substance over style
Stephanie Zacharek

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Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009 14:23 EST

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