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.
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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
Forgive the Bad Texters
We are truly sorry for our delayed response.
The Marriage That Captures a High Point of American Art
An ambitious retrospective examines the life and work of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner—to brilliant effect.
Something Like People
A poem
Carrie, With Kid Gloves
A modern-day adaptation explains away cruelty rather than exploring it.
What Aaron Sorkin Forgot About The Social Network
The Social Reckoning lacks the most compelling element of its predecessor.
Why You Should Watch Fauda’s October 7 Episodes
Three years after the Hamas attack, the Israeli show Fauda revisits the day in detail.
Trump’s Unlikely Strategy to Control History: Footnotes
The White House is threatening $190 million in Smithsonian funding.
Homme Fatale
Twenty-five years ago, Zoolander gave us a power poser for the ages—and an enduring argument about the limits of gender.
Zombie Originalism
Samuel Alito’s efforts to revamp the conservative legal philosophy reveal that a new movement is ascendant.
Movies Are Undeniably Back
Introducing a new newsletter that brings readers together to share in their passion for film