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.
When Did the Job Market Get So Rude?
Employer ghosting is on the rise. Now candidates are punching back.
The Apocalyptic Potential of the Netflix–Warner Bros. Deal
A streaming company buying one of Hollywood’s most storied studios could spell doom for cinemas.
The Most Impractical Tool in My Kitchen
Carbon-steel knives are high-maintenance. And that’s the point.
The 10 Best Movies of 2025
The standout films that helped cinema survive another turbulent year
Can Jollibee Beat American Fast Food at Its Own Game?
A fast-growing Filipino chain is serving burgers and chicken that seem like typical American fare—until you taste them.
Frank Gehry’s Best Work Was Not His Flashiest
If you really want to understand the late architect’s transformative genius, look past the titanium showpieces that made him a household name.
ChatGPT’s Self-Serving Optimism
OpenAI’s new guidelines ask its chatbot to celebrate “innovation,” contradicting its stated goal of objectivity—and raising questions about what objectivity even means.
The Loneliness Crisis Hits SNL
In last night’s episode, Andrew Dismukes played a normal guy who just wanted to hang out.
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The Mad Men Streaming Debacle Is a Strange Cautionary Tale
The show’s messy HBO Max debut reveals the quirks of ushering old shows into a new era.