Salon's TV picks for Monday, July 16, 2001

Two comedy A-list actors provide the reason to join with this story, but Kathryn Hahn is the real revelation

Salon gets answers from Alex Gilvarry, Bruce Handy, Carolyn Murnick, Tom Perrotta and Shawn Wen on their new books

A compendium of failed baddies, “The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains” is straight out of Trump's White House

The anticipation of homemade lunch energizes me, especially when it's a pan-seared fish 'wich with basil-caper mayo

The understated BBC series, now streaming, inspires viewers to salvage the things that used to spark joy

Affordable goodies to thrill the backpacker, snowboarder, skier or cyclist on your list.

Dancing served Patrick Swayze well, even when he wasn't actually doing it

Do we hate Ryan Lochte because he's beautiful -- or because he exposes our own shallowness? #Jeah!

"What other option does a person like me have," California Senate candidate Mike Beitiks asks

I see Zuckerberg’s latest move as Strategy 101: a market-driven shift of focus.

Lesley Manville spoke to reporters about her cool character, busy career and needing more roles for women over 50

You've got yourselves an anthem.

“Constitutions cannot protect you against madmen. The people on the scene at the time have to do that"

Patti Smith explodes on "Gung Ho," the best record since she returned to rock. Joni Mitchell, meanwhile, collapses under jazz pretense and a ravaged voice.