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Bennington journeys to Italy to see the world premiere of The Smashing Machine, directed by Benny Safdie (a friend).
Even if the Trump era lacks principles, it’s fair to ask where its mental habits lead.
From Buckley’s Tavern to Roll n Roaster and more.
Penske cutting one of their staple drivers at the end of such a disastrous season for them—their worst this century—feels sadly right.
Kurt Vonnegut's The Sirens of Titan may be easier to understand now than it was when it was published in 1959.
Screenwriter Alex Garland offers something different.
A rare disagreement with Joe Queenan. What year is it (#586)?
Caught Stealing is a fun film from a director who should make more movies.
Splitsville is the year’s best comedy, a sly satire of how confusing desire can be.
Installing a sauna of the mind in the dojo between setups on the set of The Continuing Adventures of Cliff Booth.
Who will we heckle in the future when bad calls are made?
A round-up of summer movies including East of Wall, Borderline, Boys Go to Jupiter, Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives, and more.
Media mogul Maggie McCleary and her influencer daughter, Bellee, find themselves at loggerheads over comments Bellee made about her road to fame and fortune.
Only Spielberg's Minority Report made The New York Times’ list of the 100 best films of the 21st century so far.
A scripted wrestling event in Los Angeles turned into a shocking real-life assault, with a hospitalization for severe injuries.
American know-how gone berserk.
Taylor and Travis, as well as random tourists in the south of France, illustrate this moment in sexual culture.
Is this wise?
City horticulture cross-pollinates with history.
Visiting Bodyworlds and the Mütter Museum.
Lurker is a warning about the narcissistic, destructive abilities of those that call themselves “fans.”
Palestine will be free.
The comedian talks about his life in comedy and when Stanley Kubrick offering him the lead in Eyes Wide Shut.
The director talks about his taste in movies, planning re-shoots, and more in this new interview.
The band and The Smashing Pumpkins singer perform at Soldier Field in Chicago on August 29, 2025.
"Marry rich. And read."
The congressman talks to Friedland about the Middle East, gay rights, The Bronx, and more in this new interview.
The actor talks about starring in Glengarry Glen Ross on Broadway, his new film Nobody 2, surviving a heart attack, and more in this recent interview.
Maher meets his boyhood crush as they talk about I Dream of Jeannie and more in this 72-minute interview.
The legendary producer talks about his experiences with The Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, and more in this interview with Rick Beato.
The band perform in Florida shortly before announcing their imminent breakup.
The editor and cinematographer talk about camerea movement, Robert Bresson, and more in this 93-minute conversation.
Liz Harris performs "Headache," "Alien Observer," "Poison Tree," and more in this May 21, 2022 performance at The Opera House in Brooklyn.
