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Scott Meslow

Scott Meslow

Scott Meslow is an Atlantic contributor and a film and television writer based in Washington, D.C. He has also written for Campus Progress and WealthBriefing.

As TV Evolves, a Glaring Problem: Characters Who Don't Change

As TV Evolves, a Glaring Problem: Characters Who Don't Change

Why can't Don Draper, Raylan Givens, and Rick Grimes grow up?… More »

The Many Romances of 'The Walking Dead'

The Many Romances of 'The Walking Dead'

Yes, there is love in the time of zombies.… More »

The Revenge of the Second-Tier Superhero Film

The Revenge of the Second-Tier Superhero Film

'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance,' adapts a lesser-known comic book—a formula that's led to interesting results in recent years.… More »

Can Full-Metal Jousting Become the Next Ultimate Fighting Championship?

Can Full-Metal Jousting Become the Next Ultimate Fighting Championship?

Shane Adams, host of a new reality TV show about the sport, hopes it will.… More »

Why It's Too Soon to Give Up on 'The Walking Dead'

Why It's Too Soon to Give Up on 'The Walking Dead'

The second half of this season shows promise, even though it's not perfect yet.… More »

Do Audiences Care When Sequels Switch Up Their Stars?

Do Audiences Care When Sequels Switch Up Their Stars?

'Journey 2' is the latest entry in the fast-growing canon of follow-up films that recast their characters.… More »

A Beloved Film Studio Rises From the Dead for 'The Woman in Black'

A Beloved Film Studio Rises From the Dead for 'The Woman in Black'

Daniel Radcliffe's first post-'Harry Potter' role revives classic horror movie makers Hammer Film Productions.… More »

'Man on a Ledge' Wastes Its Premise

'Man on a Ledge' Wastes Its Premise

The question behind Sam Worthington's new thriller: Will he or won't he jump? Answer: Who cares?… More »

How TV Dramas Like 'Justified' and 'Mad Men' Deal With Fatherhood

How TV Dramas Like 'Justified' and 'Mad Men' Deal With Fatherhood

Babies have long been a staple of television, but these shows are handling pregnancy and childbirth in new ways.… More »

The Rise of the Female-Led Action Film

The Rise of the Female-Led Action Film

'Haywire' and 'Underworld: Awakening' have women in leading roles, but not all such films avoid sexism.… More »

'Justified' Season Premiere: Who's the Villain Now?

'Justified' Season Premiere: Who's the Villain Now?

The new season opens with a host of bad guys vying for power.… More »

Predicting What Ricky Gervais Will Say at the Golden Globes

Predicting What Ricky Gervais Will Say at the Golden Globes

Which celebrities should be most on-guard Sunday night?… More »

January: Dumping Ground for Terrible Movies Like 'Contraband'

January: Dumping Ground for Terrible Movies Like 'Contraband'

In a historically weak month at the box office, here are six ways for studios to find success.… More »

12 Years After 'Blair Witch,' When Will the Found-Footage Horror Fad End?

12 Years After 'Blair Witch,' When Will the Found-Footage Horror Fad End?

'The Devil Inside' is the latest scary flick to rely on faked home video and documentary tapes to tell its story.… More »

Parsing 2011's Underwhelming Year at the Box Office, Month by Month

Parsing 2011's Underwhelming Year at the Box Office, Month by Month

What we can learn from the top-grossing films in each of the past 12 months… More »

17 Films to Look Forward to in 2012

17 Films to Look Forward to in 2012

From hobbits to superheros to newlyweds to Lincoln, here's what's coming to theaters next year… More »

Where Can 'Homeland' Go After Its Daring Season Finale?

Where Can 'Homeland' Go After Its Daring Season Finale?

The series ended its inaugural season with a bang, then a whimper. Is there any suspense left for next year?… More »

Film's 111-Year Obsession With Sherlock Holmes

Film's 111-Year Obsession With Sherlock Holmes

We've had Arthur Conan Doyle's detective on film for nearly as long as we've had film at all… More »

'The Sitter': Lost Child of the R-Rated Comedy Renaissance

'The Sitter': Lost Child of the R-Rated Comedy Renaissance

In a great year for raunchy, smartly funny flicks, Jonah Hill's latest will be forgotten… More »

Killer Snowmen, Stoned Santas: The History of Un-Merry Christmas Films

Killer Snowmen, Stoned Santas: The History of Un-Merry Christmas Films

Happy holiday movies are alike; every unhappy holiday movie is unhappy in its own way… More »

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