‘John Wick’ Changed Movies Forever
A movie about a hitman avenging his dog has transformed the blockbuster franchise. How? World-building.
‘The Last of Us’ Is Bleak, but It’s the Bleak You Need
It’s absolutely dystopian, but it’s still a form of escapism. And all that ugliness serves a greater point.
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Built a History-Making Multiverse
The Daniels’ genre-bending epic is nominated for a whopping 11 Oscars, unheard-of for a movie full of sci-fi themes and everything bagels.
Netflix’s New Chris Rock Special Revives an Old Idea: Live TV
On Saturday, the streamer will air the comedian’s Selective Outrage stand-up show—and aim to reclaim the conversation.
The Case for More—and Better—Sex Scenes
You actor Penn Badgley has reignited a debate about onscreen sex and nudity—one that totally misses the point.
Def Jam Just Signed a Bunch of NFT Whales
The famous label’s new deal with a virtual band is being called “metaverse music history in the making”. I have questions.
‘The Last of Us’ Is All I Want to Talk About Right Now
Episode 3 sparked the kind of lively discourse only the internet can deliver.
M&M’s Are the Best Trolls on the Internet
After a long crusade by Fox News’ Tucker Carlson, the brand put its spokescandies on hiatus. It’s a savvy move that seems designed for social media.