October mailbag!
Is Taylor Swift past her peak? Also: Letterboxd ratings, fall treats, and hair spiders.
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The vibes aren't shifting
Why the right-wing effort to change the narrative is already flailing.
Heated Rivalry: Episode 1, "Rookies"
Our new recap series debuts with hot hockey boys, an innovative approach to narrative time, and Canada's own Leslie Feist.
Episodes Monday Rundown, January 5–11 2026
This week: No Other Choice, Resurrection, and some great video essays.
The only way to fix ICE is to get rid of it
The nation's traumatized response to 9/11 has spiraled utterly out of control.