Molly Crabapple's Time Capsule of Resistance Molly Crabapple's Time Capsule of Resistance
A new set of note cards by the artist and writer documents scenes of protest in the 21st century.
Feb 13, 2026 / Molly Crabapple
The Exposure Therapy of “A Private Life” The Exposure Therapy of “A Private Life”
In her new film, Jodie Foster transforms into a therapist-detective.
Feb 12, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Lovia Gyarkye
Bad Bunny’s Stunning Redefinition of “America” Bad Bunny’s Stunning Redefinition of “America”
His joyous, internationalist, worker-centered vision was a declaration of war against Trumpism.
Feb 10, 2026 / Greg Grandin
Letters From the March 2026 Issue Letters From the March 2026 Issue
Basement books… Kate Wagner replies… Reading Pirandello (online only)… Gus O’Connor replies…
Feb 10, 2026 / Our Readers, Kate Wagner, and Gus O’Connor
How Big Gaming Is Swallowing Up the Big Game How Big Gaming Is Swallowing Up the Big Game
The Super Bowl will showcase the lords of legalized betting, even as they’ve already colonized every other reach of human experience.
Feb 6, 2026 / Matt Alston
Is it Too Late to Save Hollywood? Is it Too Late to Save Hollywood?
A conversation with A.S. Hamrah about the dispiriting state of the movie business in the post-Covid era.
Feb 4, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Kyle Paoletta
The Melania in “Melania” Likes Her Gilded Cage Just Fine The Melania in “Melania” Likes Her Gilded Cage Just Fine
The $45 million advertorial abounds in unintended ironies.
Feb 2, 2026 / Katha Pollitt
Melania at the Multiplex Melania at the Multiplex
Packaging a $75 million bribe from Jeff Bezos as a vapid, content-challenged biopic.
Feb 2, 2026 / Elizabeth Spiers
Ishmael Reed on His Diverse Inspirations Ishmael Reed on His Diverse Inspirations
The origins of the Before Columbus Foundation.
Jan 30, 2026 / Ishmael Reed
The Cartoonist, the Director, and the Sex Workers The Cartoonist, the Director, and the Sex Workers
Sook-Yin Lee’s new romantic comedy, Paying for It, explores Platonic love and prostitution.
Jan 29, 2026 / Jeet Heer