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The Hollow Impersonation in Blonde

 In life, Marilyn Monroe was a complex artist and human being. In the hands of Ana de Armas, she’s an eternal victim. By Angelica Jade Bastién
nothing compares 2 her

When America Met Sinead O’Connor

 O’Connor’s stand at the 1989 Grammys showcased her power — and made her a threat. By Allyson McCabe
remembrances

The Mid-’90s Belonged to Coolio

 The late rapper achieved global fame without turning his back on his Compton roots. By Brandon Caldwell
fire and blood

The Casting Challenge Behind House of the Dragon’s 10-Year Time Jump

 How the series’ casting director navigated a time-lapsed, multigenerational plot. By Sean T. Collins

Bros Is Out

(of the closet and in theaters)

  1. Bros Is at Its Best When It Forgets About Making History By Alison Willmore
  2. Luke Macfarlane Listened to Las Culturistas to Prepare for Bros By Jason P. Frank
  3. Guy Branum Loves That Bros Made Room for a Happy-Sack Gay By Sam Sanders

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    Lily-Rose Depp Reportedly Says Yesferatu to Robert Eggers’s Nosferatu Bill Skarsgård is expected to star alongside her as the titular vampire.
  2. job reviews
    Dahmer Crew Member Says the Show’s Trailer ‘Gave Me PTSD’ She called the Netflix series “one of the worst shows that I’ve ever worked on,” alleging poor treatment on set.
  4. trailer mix
    Guillermo del Toro Unlocks His ‘Darkest Thoughts’ in Cabinet of Curiosities What’s weirder than Rupert Grint and Nia Vardalos both starring in a horror anthology?
  5. the law
    California’s Landmark Rap-Lyrics Bill Is Now State Law Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that limits the use of rap lyrics as evidence in court.
  6. statements
    Angelina Jolie, Nazanin Boniadi, and More Speak Out Against Mahsa Amini’s Death “Respect to the brave, defiant, fearless women of Iran.”
  7. dinner party
    Where Are You Sitting This Week? Will it be with Paramore and Perry Green or Ravyn Lenae and Ryan Murphy?
  9. a kwanzaa miracle
    Coolio Recorded a Kwanzaabot Cameo for the Upcoming Futurama Revival “Coolio was one of my favorite guests,” Futurama’s executive producer said.
  10. she's not wrong
    Reese Witherspoon Is Pretty Sure People Prefer Nancy Meyers Over ‘Auteur’ Movies “You see an auteur movie once.”
  11. movie review
    Smile Should Smile More The new horror film starts out in a wonderfully creepy and inventive fashion but eventually devolves into generic horror tedium.
  12. vulture lists
    The 21 Best Witch Movies of All Time From The Craft to The Wizard of Oz to Hocus Pocus.
  13. witch way to broadway?
    Hocus Pocus Musical Could Run Amok, Amok, Amok on Broadway Which millennial theater kid got ahold of a spell book?
  14. now streaming
    The 8 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend The witches are back in town.
  15. walk walk fashion baby
    Karl Lagerfeld’s Legacy Is the 2023 Met Gala Theme Celebrities, start brainstorming looks now.
  16. music review
    Tyshawn Sorey’s Rituals Take Over the Armory The sound of Monochromatic Light.
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