We Can’t Escape the Allure of Reality Competition ShowsHere’s why psychologists think reality competition shows like Netflix’s “Battle Camp” continue to resonate with us.
Ryan Coogler Didn’t Want to Hide AnymoreThe director of “Sinners” knew that it was time to break out of his comfort zone.
“Art Saved My Life”: Turner Prize Winner Jasleen Kaur Talks Courage, Community, And Her “Chaotic” ProcessReligion, migration, protest and self-revelation all mingle in the Turner-winning art of Jasleen Kaur, who – from bottles of blessed Irn-Bru to the clutter of bygone generations – elevates the everyday to the sublime.
Is ‘The Studio’ Fun but Shallow? No, Seth Rogen’s Series Is Addictive Because It Gets to the Heart of the New Entertainment MalaiseIs ‘The Studio’ fun but shallow? No, Seth Rogen’s series is addictive because it captures our new showbiz condition
Why These 10 Old Movies Are Really Worth Your TimeFor someone with a deep curiosity about old movies, the 1980s were a great time to come of age. Home video was just coming in, and revival houses were still common in big cities. I watched everything I could. That was all it took for me to get myself pretty well grounded.
Why A Goofy Movie Is So Beloved by Black FansThere is a running joke within the Black community that Disney’s first true Black film is, believe it or not, A Goofy Movie.
Marsai Martin Is Stepping Into Her Action EraIn her boldest role yet, the “Grown-ish” star trades in laughs for adrenaline in “G20.” Here, she talks about reuniting with Anthony Anderson on set, working with Viola Davis, and more.
What’s Really Happening During ‘Squirting’? A Deep Dive into the ScienceRachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Just a heads-up, today’s episode is about human sexuality. We talk about sex, sometimes using slang terms but without any profanity. I’d probably give this episode a PG-13 rating.
Some people think AI writing has a tell — the em dash. Writers disagree.Suspicious that an awkward email or stilted college essay may have been written by artificial intelligence? Some people think there’s a surefire way to tell — the em dash. Writers, journalists and other grammar nerds — we’re sorry.
Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Isn’t Done Disrupting Hollywood: On Winning the Streaming Wars, a Marvel ‘Fistfight’ and Defending Meghan Markle In a few weeks, Ted Sarandos will make his acting debut — playing Ted Sarandos. The co-CEO of Netflix is lampooning himself in an episode of the Apple TV+ series “The Studio,” Seth Rogen’s answer to “Entourage” by way of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.
‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Needs More Us, Less ThemIt’s been more than two years since the end of The Last of Us Season One, and even longer for the show’s two weary postapocalyptic heroes: taciturn Joel (Pedro Pascal) and his surrogate daughter Ellie (Bella Ramsey).
Black Mirror season seven review – Charlie Brooker’s thrilling satire gets its warmest, most human season everIt’s tough being an anthology. While other dramas set up their premise and characters and then lazily dole out a little more of the same in every episode, anthologies must constantly seek our approval anew.
Even the Most Successful Indie Directors Can’t Make a Living. Why?The 2025 awards season was a triumph for indie filmmakers. Indie stalwarts Sean Baker’s “Anora” and Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist” dominated the Oscars, combining for 16 nominations and 8 wins, sweeping the night’s biggest categories.