Empty horror: A recent string of films underlines the weariness of American life
The Empty Man and The Smiley Face Killers explore a world that is devoid of meaning and utterly hopeless.
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Episodes Monday Rundown May 25–31 2026
This week: Backrooms! Backrooms!! Backrooms!!
In Margo's Got Money Troubles, your parents are just some guys
It's great to get an apology from your parents. But the real work is in what happens after.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Episode 1, "The Hedge Knight"
In the first edition of our new recap series, Westeros' tallest, most anxious knight decides to make a name for himself.
The Last Samurai is about so much more than education
Helen DeWitt's modern classic is as much about things that can't be taught as it is about Ancient Greek.