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.
What Monica Lewinsky Had to Learn
At The Atlantic Festival, the survivor of “shame” said she had to find a way “to be proud of the person that I am.”
The 14 Movies to Watch Out for This Fall
The most exciting films heading to theaters through the end of the year
The Trouble With Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico Takeover
The artist invited fans to his home island for a tricky mix of music and tourism.
Robert Redford Knew That Winning Corrupts
His decades of work explored one theme over and over: the hollowness of the easy victory.
David Letterman’s Jimmy Kimmel Reaction: ‘We All See Where This Is Going, Correct?’
The comedian spoke about Kimmel’s suspension from late-night TV at The Atlantic Festival.
A Movie That Touches One Raw Nerve After Another
One Battle After Another is as blisteringly fun as it is daringly political.
An Escalation in Every Way
Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension from late-night is a chilling precedent that could have deep consequences if it isn’t swiftly undone.
A Bleak World Without Women
Task, HBO’s new Delaware County–set crime drama, has violence, vengeance, and a point to make about men.
You’re Probably Wearing Too Much Deodorant
Whole-body deodorant is thriving. But at what cost?
Dear James: What to Do With My Post-DOGE Life?
I’m lucky to have had a comfortable landing, but I’m struggling to find purpose.