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Here’s what’s been making us happy <em> this </em> week.

Here’s what’s been making us happy this week.

By Brittany Allen | April 10, 2026

Ten fictional professors ranked by plausibility.

Ten fictional professors ranked by plausibility.

By Brittany Allen | April 10, 2026

This week’s news in Venn diagrams.

This week’s news in Venn diagrams.

By James Folta | April 3, 2026

<em> The Corrections </em> is finally coming to Netflix.

The Corrections is finally coming to Netflix.

By Brittany Allen | April 3, 2026

Before the “Smart” Era: What the Early Years of AI Reveal About Its Future

Before the “Smart” Era: What the Early Years of AI Reveal About Its Future

Sarah Murray on the Slow Creep of Artificial Intelligence Into Everyday Life and Culture

By Sarah Murray | April 2, 2026

How Legendary Filmmakers Funded Their Creative Lives

How Legendary Filmmakers Funded Their Creative Lives

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By Emily Temple | March 30, 2026

This week’s news in Venn diagrams.

By James Folta | March 27, 2026

Is Bridgerton’s Diversity More Than Just Window Dressing?

By Patricia A. Matthew | March 27, 2026

Two of your favorite screen stars are going literary.

Two of your favorite screen stars are going literary.

By Brittany Allen | March 26, 2026

Hitting the road? Here are three recommendations about trips that get out of hand.

Hitting the road? Here are three recommendations about trips that get out of hand.

By James Folta | March 25, 2026

The Town Where <em>The Last Picture Show</em> Was Filmed Absolutely Hated It

The Town Where The Last Picture Show Was Filmed Absolutely Hated It

David Streitfeld on the Varied Reactions to the Cinematic Adaptation of Larry McMurtry’s Novel

By David Streitfeld | March 25, 2026

Trailblazer or Panderer? Inside the Life and Career of Black Comedian Stepin Fetchit

Trailblazer or Panderer? Inside the Life and Career of Black Comedian Stepin Fetchit

Geoff Bennett on the Evolving Role of Black Comedy in Hollywood

By Geoff Bennett | March 25, 2026

A new series on Charles Dickens takes your favorite Victorian novelist to the streets.

A new series on Charles Dickens takes your favorite Victorian novelist to the streets.

By Brittany Allen | March 24, 2026

Five books to pick up if you’re also binging FX’s <em> Love Story. </em>

Five books to pick up if you’re also binging FX’s Love Story.

A Kennedy-curious reading list.

By Brittany Allen | March 23, 2026

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Here’s what’s making us happy this week.

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