The Rise of CliffsNotes Cinema
Oversimplified literary remakes miss the point of the works they are adapting.
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Why Justin Bieber Played YouTube Onstage for Thousands of People
The pop star transformed the normal act of browsing your laptop into something interesting—and unsettling.
The New Age of Performance Anxiety
With the rise of screen culture, all the world has stage fright.
Where Did ‘Let Them’ Come From?
Years before Mel Robbins published her best-selling self-help book, a struggling writer posted a poem with a similar message.
A Sexy Tennis Thriller—Yes, Really
Challengers has plenty of moody intrigue, and it doesn’t skimp on the sports, either.
Eight Cookbooks Worth Reading Cover to Cover
Flag dishes you want to make, or don’t: The point of this practice is pleasure, not pragmatism.
Taylor Swift Is Having Quality-Control Issues
The Tortured Poets Department excavates her private life more deeply than ever—but somehow, it’s a story we’ve heard before.
The Art of Putting On Airs
In the 21st century, you are who you pretend to be. It’s a world Tom Ripley was made for.
The Uncomfortable Truth About Child Abuse in Hollywood
A new series about the “dark underbelly” of kids’ TV raises crucial questions about abuse in Hollywood. But it doesn’t go far enough.
The Illogical Relationship Americans Have With Animals
A new book explores the roots of our love for certain creatures—and our indifference toward many others.
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Something Weird Is Happening With Caesar Salads
With chefs tossing in pig ear, tequila, and other wacky ingredients, when does a classic dish become something other than itself?
The Vale of Cashmere
A short story
Is This the End for Bluey?
The third-season episode “The Sign” seems to point to an ending of sorts for the hugely popular Disney show.
Prestige TV’s New Wave of Difficult Men
The small screen is offering up heroes who are resolutely alienated, driven to acts of violence that they don’t want to inflict and can’t enjoy.