Cinema Lessons from a Trash-Movie Auteur
Becca Rothfeld on the films of Neil Breen, including, most recently, “Dire Duplicity,” which premièred in May, 2026, at the…
August 2026
admin How the Meta Settlement Could Change the Internet
Nathaniel Lubin writes that the parent company of Facebook and Instagram has accepted, for the first time, that much of…
Dolly Parton’s Quietly Inspiring Defense of Marriage
Casey Cep on the death of Dolly Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, which called rare attention to a steadfast union that…
Nicole Rifkin’s “Pure Gold”
Françoise Mouly speaks with the artist Nicole Rifkin about her cover for the September 7, 2026, issue of The New…
Your Friendly Neighborhood Hooters
The chain is attempting a wholesome revival, Hannah Goldfield writes. Will it work?
Kacey Musgraves, Crossover Queen
Also: John David Washington plays a tech bro in “Disruption,” Samara Joy and Christian McBride perform at Central Park, Jacob…
Could Data Centers Swing an Election in Wisconsin?
Dan Kaufman writes on how data centers and A.I. development are affecting political races.
There’s No Place Like Group Chats
Hanif Abdurraqib writes about how group chats can help long-lasting friendships survive.
In “Adults,” Gen Z Gets the Hangout Sitcom It Deserves
Inkoo Kang reviews the second season of the FX series, also streaming on Hulu, which stars Owen Thiele, Jack Innanen,…
Sundance Is a Feast of World Cinema
Richard Brody reviews “Filipiñana” and “zi,” which were both screened at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, and which he considers…