On that Final Tribal Council and subverting the “kooky lady” archetype: “Do I care what people think? Yes, but not enough to change what I’m doing.”By Jason P. Frank
Slow Horses(S3/E3)Corrupted FilesIt’s delightful to see the buffoonery of insiders and power players who are constantly left with their pants around their ankles.
timmy wéekThe End of Timothée Chalamet’s Heartthrob Era An assessment of Chalamet’s sex appeal as he steps into the role of Willy Wonka, one of the most sexless characters put to screen.By Allison P. Davis
best of 2023The Best Albums of 2023 The year’s top releases surveyed disorder, sought companionship, and offered glitzy escapism.By Craig Jenkins
the industryRomeo and Juliet Was a Tragedy In 1968, Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting were the most famous teenagers in the world. Fifty-five years later, they sued Paramount for child abuse.By Lila Shapiro
book reviewHow Zadie Smith Lost Her Teeth Since her audacious debut, she has been moving toward character-driven realism. In the process, she’s become the least interesting version of herself.By Andrea Long Chu
profileThe Spectacular Life of Octavia E. Butler The story of the girl who grew up in Pasadena, took the bus, loved her mom and grandmother, and wrote herself into the world.By E. Alex Jung
performance reviewWhat Was Brangelina? The couple were always known for their image-making savvy. Now, as their divorce reenters the press cycle, we’re reminded of who’s better at it.By Angelica Jade Bastién
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first personThe Voice of New York Is Drill It’s the most captivating sound the city has heard in decades — and also the most misunderstood. Here, 19 NY drill artists set the record straight.By Camille Squires