The Dirtbag Magnetism of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s ‘Fleabag’ The Dirtbag Magnetism of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s ‘Fleabag’
Across its two seasons, the show and its creator’s antic imagination tore apart TV storytelling conventions.
Aug 5, 2019 / Erin Schwartz
The Hallucinatory Violence of Quentin Tarantino’s Alternate Histories The Hallucinatory Violence of Quentin Tarantino’s Alternate Histories
Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood looks back at the summer of ’69 and brings the Manson family murders into the present.
Aug 2, 2019 / Stuart Klawans
Trump’s Demagoguery Is an Old American Tradition Trump’s Demagoguery Is an Old American Tradition
Over 100 years ago, the US exploited racial differences to distract the country from its overwhelming inequality. Trump is doing the same.
Aug 1, 2019 / Adam Hochschild
Daša Drndić Dives Into the Abyss of History Daša Drndić Dives Into the Abyss of History
The Croatian novelist’s work reckons with some of the 20th century’s most violent moments, all in the hope of recovering the stories of both the victims and victimizers.
Aug 1, 2019 / Nathan Goldman
This Indie Band Has Beyoncé’s Seal of Approval This Indie Band Has Beyoncé’s Seal of Approval
Folk rock group Florist’s poetic new LP, Emily Alone, is quietly showstopping.
Jul 31, 2019 / Ann-Derrick Gaillot
The Republicans’ 50-State Strategy The Republicans’ 50-State Strategy
Alexander Hertel-Fernandez’s State Capture examines the trio of right-wing groups that have helped fortify GOP power in local and state government.
Jul 30, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Bryce Covert
Letters From the August 12-19, 2019, Issue Letters From the August 12-19, 2019, Issue
Forgotten history… Debating Biden…
Jul 30, 2019 / Our Readers
Go Back Where You Came From: A Coincidence Go Back Where You Came From: A Coincidence
One reason the Donald is so insecure— One reason he brags and he preens— Is swells in Manhattan told him, in effect, “Go back where you came from—that’s Queens.” They wouldn’t acc…
Jul 30, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Make Parallel America Great Again! Make Parallel America Great Again!
Perhaps in another dimension Robert Mueller can finally get things right.
Jul 30, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow
Chia-Chia Lin’s Haunting Immigrant Novel Chia-Chia Lin’s Haunting Immigrant Novel
Set in a dreamlike Alaska, The Unpassing examines the hope and tragedy of a Taiwanese-American family.
Jul 30, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Larissa Pham