Paul Giamatti's haggard and downtrodden appearance is gradual and well-earned in his latest film, Barney's Version. (nominated for an Oscar for its make-up effects) As Barney Panofsky, Giamatti ...

There is a moment in “I Love You, You Hate Me,” a two-part documentary charting the rise and fall of Barney the purple dinosaur, in which a lawyer is asked why parents hate Barney so much. “Have you ...

As dinosaurs go, Barney is a poor excuse. He’s purple, a color that would make any self-respecting dinosaur blush. His skin is soft and huggable, not all scaly and wrinkled. He has a mouth full of ...

Barney must have a tough purple hide, or else public TV’s perky prehistoric playmate would have turned black and blue after the beating he has taken from big people lately. The popular children’s ...

Not that anyone is counting. But just how old is Barney, anyway? The purple dinosaur was “born” in Dallas five years ago, to two mothers of toddlers who also happened to be teachers. One year ago this ...

Pssst. Hey, parents. Over here. Let me whisper in your ear so your 4-year-old doesn’t hear. If your little one wants a Barney plush dinosaur doll for Christmas, BUY IT NOW. And for you parents who ...