The Other Black Girl Reads Better OnscreenWith a few key changes to Zakiya Dalila Harris’s story, the TV adaptation is able to address some of the novel’s missed opportunities.
Hip-Hop at 50 Still Has a Long Way to GoThe genre faces a midlife crisis as it reckons with the homophobia and misogyny that have been present since its inception.
Sex Education(S4/E8)Forever ChangedThe series ends by showcasing, one last time, how important it is to open your heart and let the people you love see what’s inside.
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
vulture listsEvery Studio Ghibli Film, Ranked The animation powerhouse behind some of the best films ever made is back with The Boy and the Heron.By Brian Tallerico
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
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
in conversationLarry Wilmore Knows No Bounds He’s kept the golden age of Black TV comedy alive for three decades. He’ll make any network eat its words.By Zak Cheney-Rice