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The claim that porn is good for society is pretty sketchy, but so are calls for censorship

Salon's culture gurus tip you off to their favorite things this week: A knockout '70s R&B singer, a ravishing anime, the best season of "Survivor" in years.

Readers spar over the sexy stars of the '80s: Bring back the golden age of Karen Allen! Lay off Cameron and Brad already!

The U.S. is expected to increase pressure on Cuba at next week's human rights meeting in Geneva, but Castro's new friends in Latin America may provide some protection.

Reagan was elected as a tough-talking foe of diplomacy, and then an ABC special turned him into a peacenik

Christian Bale and Amy Adams take on disco-era corruption in David O. Russell's starry, delicious "American Hustle"

John Lennon got his groove back when his Beatles-era rivalry kicked back on after hearing this song

Pick of the week: Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck shine in "Ain't Them Bodies Saints," the American film of the year

Father in the hit '70s sitcom suffers heart failure at a hospital near his Palm Springs home

The Oscar winner on black comedy "Dream Scenario," the internet affecting his work and ... a "Breaking Bad" future?

Khaled Hosseini explains why the movie version of his bestselling novel should not be reduced to a single rape scene.

Police have no motive or suspects in the shooting death of Ronni Chasen

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