In the 1980s he worked as an arts critic for Time magazine, while pursuing his interests in cultural criticism and in American politics. Among his articles for Time was a story critical of the Hollywood trade newspapers in their cozy relationship in an industry town.
In the 1980s, he served as an arts critic for Time magazine, concurrently engaging in cultural criticism and American politics. One of his articles for Time was a critique of Hollywood trade newspapers due to their close ties within the industry town.