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.
Bowen Yang Broke Free on Saturday Night Live
The performer, whose run on the show ended last night, understood that being earnest could be very funny.
Theft
A poem
Nine Non-Christmas Movies to Watch During Christmas
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Avatar Is No Longer Trying to Get Anyone on Board
But for the franchise’s devotees, Fire and Ash is another thrilling installment.
The Color of the Year Is an Exercise in Absurdity
Pantone’s latest pick is strange. The company itself is stranger.
The Riot That Foretold an Unstable Future
In his newest book, Joe Sacco worries about what political violence might lead to.
A Lesson in False Limits
Lindsey Vonn and Philip Rivers show what can happen when athletes keep competing into their 40s.
The Happiest Man in Music
Zane Lowe has made a career out of relentless positivity. Is there anything he doesn’t like?
The 14 Best TV Shows of 2025
The series that stood out in a year of noise