From Critics at Large: Why We Cling to the Kennedy Myth
The Kennedy family continues to captivate American culture not because of their political legacy, but because of the enduring mythos built around their glamour, tragedy, and image—especially in media like Ryan Murphy’s new series Love Story, which romanticizes JFK Jr. and Carolyn Besset
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