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Aug
04
Dua Lipa and the summer of cowgirl fashion

Dua Lipa and the summer of cowgirl fashion

Cowboy boots, cowboy hats, and gingham are back to make your 2021 just a little more western.
5 min read
Aug
02
The yips

The yips

I'm taking a (short) break (just from the Monday newsletter)
3 min read
Jul
30
Avatar: The Last Airbender: "Chapter Fourteen: The Boiling Rock, Part 1" and "Chapter Fifteen: The Boiling Rock, Part 2"

Avatar: The Last Airbender: "Chapter Fourteen: The Boiling Rock, Part 1" and "Chapter Fifteen: The Boiling Rock, Part 2"

In which the show pays homage to Prison Break
7 min read
Jul
29
What are you going to watch this weekend? (July 29 edition)

What are you going to watch this weekend? (July 29 edition)

A weekly comment thread
1 min read
Jul
28
I'm Thinking of Ending Things: Bad Romance

I'm Thinking of Ending Things: Bad Romance

Charlie Kaufman's latest imagines a world where the only light at the end of the tunnel for damaged men is love. But why?
9 min read
Jul
26
We regret to inform you that Old Beach will make you old

We regret to inform you that Old Beach will make you old

Truly sorry. We thought the name would make the beach's strange properties clear.
8 min read
Jul
23
Avatar: The Last Airbender: "Chapter Twelve: The Western Air Temple" and "Chapter Thirteen: The Firebending Masters"

Avatar: The Last Airbender: "Chapter Twelve: The Western Air Temple" and "Chapter Thirteen: The Firebending Masters"

In which Zuko... just Zuko
7 min read
Jul
22
What are you going to watch this weekend? (July 22nd edition)

What are you going to watch this weekend? (July 22nd edition)

A weekly comment thread
1 min read
Jul
21
The life and work of Brazil's Alexandre Rodrigues, a leading man for these hard times

The life and work of Brazil's Alexandre Rodrigues, a leading man for these hard times

The City of God star once had to drive an Uber to make ends meet. But his career has only just begun.
8 min read
Jul
19
Monday mailbag! (July 2021 edition)

Monday mailbag! (July 2021 edition)

What shows should have been Emmy-nominated this year? And which monster should Emily marry?
13 min read