An American family seeking its fortune hunting precious gems on the island of Elba finds mystery and adulterous passion instead.

Salon's TV picks for Weekend, Dec. 8-10, 2000

The Olympics remind us that most national anthems celebrate war-like behavior -- and we all just sing along

We can learn a lot about pols from their Spotify playlists. But how the hell did Neon Trees get on Orrin Hatch's?

Director Alfredo de Villa's story of struggling to get out of the neighborhood is one we've all heard before, but this first-time filmmaker has a sophisticated touch.

The way Hefner and Playboy gave to black writers and artists just when they needed it most should not be forgotten

Paired with a pickled shallots and a seaweed beurre blanc, Ramsay debuts this dish on the "Uncharted" season finale

No one should be surprised at the devastation wrought by the Haitian earthquake. But who should be blamed?

In a flashback that informs its hero's drive and darkness, the show puts celebrity cameos to meaningful use

Sure, it's a little more opulent than our $40 menu — but the focus remains on good food, wine and coffee

There's a chasm between establishment Democrats and those who want the troops home now. One writer has a plan for bridging the gap.

Ted Cruz invited Donald Trump to hit the trail together, because Cruz has his eye on Trump's voters

Her case is eerily similar to Trayvon Martin's, so where is the outrage at the start of her murderer's trial?

I'm a young, feminist atheist who can't bake a cupcake. Why am I addicted to the shiny, happy lives of these women?

The real reasons Microsoft won't stop spam. Readers respond to Brian McWilliams' "How Microsoft Is Losing the War on Spam."