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Democrats build momentum through special elections
CK Smith
A growing pattern of Democratic overperformance is tightening margins and reshaping the potential 2026 midterms map
“Primal” is a life-affirming zombie tale
Melanie McFarland
Genndy Tartakovsky defies our short attention spans with the quiet tale of a lost soul seeking the ones he loves
Amanda Seyfried’s “Housemaid” performance is a cinema-saving miracle
Coleman Spilde
A fearless, over-the-top performance shows why movies at the edge of camp and prestige still matter
Mary Tyler Moore stands for Minneapolis
Melanie McFarland
“The Mary Tyler Moore Show" demonstrated that progress can be won
Eating the same thing isn’t failing
Ashlie D. Stevens
The quiet relief of meals that require fewer decisions — and why that matters more than novelty
“Schitt’s Creek” star Catherine O’Hara, dead at 71
Melanie McFarland
O'Hara's costars were quick to sing her praises in the wake of her passing, remarking on her one-of-a-kind talent
The lost joy of the Food Network chef as teacher
Melanie McFarland
TikTok is where the recipes are, but it's a poor substitute for a TV expert's instruction
Turning Point’s Super Bowl alternative to Bad Bunny looks like a flop
Amanda Marcotte
The organization won’t reveal the performers until the day of the game
The beauty-industrial complex is Ryan Murphy’s new villain
Andi Zeisler
Ryan Murphy’s new show is as extravagant as ever — except when it highlights the real-world risks of looksmaxxing
Vice signaling explains Trump’s enduring appeal
Chauncey DeVega
Minneapolis reveals why outrage alone fails to loosen Trump’s grip
Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Minneapolis” revives the sound of protest
Kenneth Womack
Written amid unrest in Minnesota, "Streets of Minneapolis" fills a notable absence of musical dissent
Everyone wants to be a Traitor until it’s time to betray themselves
Melanie McFarland
In Peacock's hit reality show, it's fun to be a villain until your morals make the murder shortlist
The punk rock movie that taught a generation of girls not to put out
Caryn Rose
The reissue of "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains" reclaims the film as a precursor to riot grrrl
Why GOP voters still love ICE
Chauncey DeVega
New PRRI polling still shows broad Republican support for some of Trump’s most extreme immigration policies
Leopard print has never been just for cougars
Andi Zeisler
A brief history of its enduring sartorial appeal, from CBGB to "The Jersey Shore"
Is the U.S. running a concentration camp system?
Nicholas Liu
According to journalist Andrea Pitzer, the mass incarceration of civilians outside of the law is a clear sign
“The Rip” is a new low for Netflix’s mindless filmmaking
Coleman Spilde
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's cop caper is a repetitive, over-explained slog perfect for zapped attention spans
Cardamom, the spice you’re missing
Joy Saha
The fragrant spice transcends Scandinavian buns and a humble cup of masala chai
Elle Fanning’s Oscar nomination still undersells her year
Coleman Spilde
In "Sentimental Value" and "Predator: Badlands," Fanning showed off a singular, dynamic range few others could
David Bowie’s Goblin King still casts the longest spell
Melanie McFarland
Bowie’s many personas shaped pop culture, but his role in "Labyrinth" is one of his most enduring legacies
Italian food beyond the pasta
Francesca Giangiulio
How winter, geography and scarcity shaped Italy’s cuisine — and why comfort there has always meant survival
Why the guardrails against Trump aren’t working
Sophia A. McClennen
Can institutions save us even when we no longer believe in them?
“The Bone Temple” argues that in a rage apocalypse, art may be the cure
Melanie McFarland
The new "28 Years Later" shows Ralph Fiennes as a man battling evil with reason, calm and the joy of Iron Maiden
How the viewers changed the Oscar race
Coleman Spilde
Grassroots enthusiasm for performances like those by Amy Madigan and Wunmi Mosaku is shaping voters' picks
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