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The Best Horror Movies of 2026 (So Far)
Inside Brad Bird’s 30-Year Quest to Make Ray Gunn
The Iron Giant filmmaker is shooting for another sci-fi favorite with his private-eye tale starring Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Waits.
Are McConaughey and Harrelson Really Brothers?
In their new Apple TV comedy, the two Texas boys are playing with family lore for laughs—but they do squabble like it’s true.
We Need More TV Shows Like Chad Powers
A short and sweet execution of a simple idea? It’s a lost art, but it helps when Glen Powell is this good.
The 25 Best TV Shows of 2026 (So Far)
The small screen has been excellent all year—although there’s one show of the year, without question.
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Get Lego for Cheap During Prime Day
The sets on sale now are perfect for gifting.
Netflix’s East of Eden Is Breathtaking
Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, and Hoon Lee honor John Steinbeck’s epic while moving into a class of their own.
Mike Tomlin’s Minecraft City Is a Wholesome Lesson
The former Steelers coach figured out how to connect with your kids, unplug from work, and keep up with a wholesome hobby, all at once.
How Larry David Created the Seinfeld Finale
The year of our Lord 1998 should have been a banner year for Larry David. Then he had to go and write the send-off for the most acclaimed television comedy of all time.
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I Wanted to Love Digger, But It’s a Total Mess
In Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s tired climate-change satire, Tom Cruise puts one of his best performances into one of his worst films.
The Best Sex Movies of 2026 (So Far)
If the home stretch can keep this pace, 2026 will end up a banner year for sex in cinema.
‘Star Wars Episode X’ May Happen for Real
Rey deserved more.
Elizabeth Holmes Says She Did Nothing Wrong
Can Nathan Fielder find the truth behind a known fraudster?
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Is Neagley Coming Back for Season 2?
At least we know Jack Reacher isn’t going anywhere.
Jennifer Lawrence Join’s Zach Cregger’s The Flood
The Weapons director told Esquire about his inspiration for 2028’s The Flood—which is reportedly more of a sci-fi film than anything else.
Is Ted Lasso Coming Back for Season 5?
The Lady Greyhounds have only just started. But is their time on the pitch already up?
Ted Lasso Is Giving Me Stockholm Syndrome
God help me, but I’m feeling big, dumb feelings again.
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What I’ve Learned: Jon Bon Jovi
Musician, 64, New Jersey
The Music Industry’s K-Shaped Economy
While a slew of major artists have been forced to cancel their tours, others are doing better than ever. What happens next?
Dolly Parton’s Secret Song Is Locked Until 2046
Before her death, the singer locked unreleased music in a time capsule.
Dolly Parton Was Family
The American legend, who has died at 80, operated in pure joy, empathy, and sincerity. She became as successful as a human being can be by never holding any of it back.
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Hear Audible’s Scary Sexy New ‘Dracula’ Audiobook
You really need to listen to Jonathan Bailey as the one and only Dracula.
Emily St. John Mandel on Her New Novel, Exit Party
In a new episode of “What I’ve Learned,” the celebrated author explains how her new novel, Exit Party, grapples with hope and survival amidst a shattered country.
George R.R. Martin Opens Up About Depression
Thanks to a new blog post from the author, we can confirm the winds of winter come for us all.
The 16 Best Summer Books of 2026
Stuff your suitcase, fire up the Kindle, and lose yourself in a great read.
