What Horror Films Have to Say About God
Scary movies may appear irreverent or profane—but many of them are deeply interested in theological questions.
Culture
The Rise of the Sexy-Cozy Autumn Read
It’s spooky season. Time to read … romance?
Why Are Political Candidates Emailing Like Ex-Boyfriends and Car Salesmen?
Intimate greetings and overfamiliarity have become hallmarks of campaign-donation emails.
‘A Man Must Eat Meat’
Why Republicans keep falsely accusing James Talarico of being a vegan
An SNL Sketch That Understands How the Internet Shapes Our Reality
Sometimes your favorite influencer is really weird, and your friends just don’t get it.
Puffins
A poem
The Vanity of Kings
How the ancient pharaohs attempted to preserve their legacies for eternity
Trump Got What He Wanted From the Kennedy Center Honors
For better or worse, the show won’t be able to feature artists who reject him.
Manipulator vs. Manipulator
Nathan Fielder got an up-close look at Elizabeth Holmes and is still unsure whom he really met.
Requiem for a Condiment
When Durkee Famous Sauce disappeared from grocery-store shelves, I mourned a piece of my childhood.
Ella Langley Can’t Believe Her Success. Many Listeners Can’t Either.
The criteria—and meaning—of a No. 1 hit are always changing.
The Best Seller That’s Nearly Impossible to Finish Reading
James Patterson and MrBeast wrote a book in hopes of reaching young people.
Tom Cruise’s Return to Serious Cinema Isn’t What It Looks Like
The actor sets action filmmaking aside for a new, bizarre kind of challenge in Digger.
The 14 Movies to Look Out for This Fall
The best new films coming this season take a close look at humanity.