Why Samuel L. Jackson Was Expelled From Morehouse College

Why Samuel L. Jackson Was Expelled From Morehouse College

The Iconic Actor on His Time as Politically-Conscious Student at the Acclaimed HBCU

By Gavin Edwards | October 22, 2021

Why <em>Arrival</em> Looks So Different After COVID-19

Why Arrival Looks So Different After COVID-19

Ilana Masad in Conversation with Mychal Denzel Smith on Open Form

By Open Form | October 21, 2021

Watch the trailer for a new documentary about Kurt Vonnegut, with footage spanning decades.

Watch the trailer for a new documentary about Kurt Vonnegut, with footage spanning decades.

By Walker Caplan | October 20, 2021

How <em>Survivor</em> Uses the Threat of Hunger to Sow Chaos and Disruption

How Survivor Uses the Threat of Hunger to Sow Chaos and Disruption

Sallie Tisdale on the Manipulative Tactics of Reality TV and Tone-Deaf Food Challenges

By Sallie Tisdale | October 20, 2021

How the TV Adaptation of Alex Haley’s <em>Roots</em> Sparked a Cultural Awakening

How the TV Adaptation of Alex Haley’s Roots Sparked a Cultural Awakening

Wil Haygood on the History of Black Life on Screen

By Wil Haygood | October 20, 2021

The new trailer for Elena Ferrante’s <em>The Lost Daughter</em> goes full psychological thriller.

The new trailer for Elena Ferrante’s The Lost Daughter goes full psychological thriller.

By Walker Caplan | October 19, 2021

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“A Glorious Mess.” On Confronting the Complexities of Storytelling with Anthony Bourdain

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Finding Freedom from the Chokehold of Modern Capitalism in Nomadland

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José Vadi on Race and Class Politics in The Fugitive

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Uzo Aduba is leading a new book club for all of Netflix's literary adaptations.

Uzo Aduba is leading a new book club for all of Netflix's literary adaptations.

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Another Don DeLillo adaptation is coming—with Jez Butterworth adapting.

Another Don DeLillo adaptation is coming—with Jez Butterworth adapting.

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A Brief Survey of Men Having Opinions About What Women Are Reading

A Brief Survey of Men Having Opinions About What Women Are Reading

Sophie Vershbow on Condescension, Guiltless Pleasure, and Inf*n*te J*st

By Sophie Vershbow | October 8, 2021

The creator of <em>Midnight Mass</em> is now adapting Poe's <em>Fall of the House of Usher</em>.

The creator of Midnight Mass is now adapting Poe's Fall of the House of Usher.

By Vanessa Willoughby | October 7, 2021

Sue Grafton’s alphabet series will be adapted for TV—despite her family’s

Sue Grafton’s alphabet series will be adapted for TV—despite her family’s "blood oath."

By Walker Caplan | October 7, 2021

Téa Obreht on Mrs. Danvers, <em>Rebecca</em>’s Lesbian Feminist Hero

Téa Obreht on Mrs. Danvers, Rebecca’s Lesbian Feminist Hero

In Conversation with Mychal Denzel Smith on the Open Form Podcast

By Open Form | October 7, 2021

How Fanfiction Can Inspire a Meaningful Cultural Activism and Challenge Social Stigmas

How Fanfiction Can Inspire a Meaningful Cultural Activism and Challenge Social Stigmas

Milena Popova on the Real-World Impact of the Fandom Community's Discussion of Sexual Consent

By Milena Popova | October 6, 2021

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