The founder of Japan’s top talent agency was accused of assaulting boys and men for decades, but his company didn’t take action until after he died.By Jennifer Zhan
‘I Think Every Movie Is Political’El Conde director Pablo Larraín on using satire to confront a real-life monster and finding inspiration in so-called “bad” movies.
Sex Education(S4/E2)The Original Student Sex TherapistBecause we’re rooting for Otis and his efforts to help his fellow students, we sometimes forget he loses sight of what’s really important.
Sex Education(S4/E1)Gossip-Free ZoneOne of the perks of having a deep-bench cast is that Sex Education still feels like itself even with a few people missing.
vulture recipesRules to Eating Like a DuttonYellowstone is taking over the heart of America, and now it’s coming for its stomach.By Bethy Squires
theaterThe Merrily Leads Are Old Friends Now In Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe’s hands, the show might be a Broadway hit at long last.By Jason P. Frank
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
profileNathan Fielder Is Out of His Mind (and Inside Yours) The comedian is known for his often hilarious, sometimes mean, always uncomfortable stunts. The Rehearsal is his grandest experiment yet.By Lila Shapiro
Allison Russell’s ‘Open Letter to White Supremacy’ By Justin Curto
