books
When Mythmaking Refuses to Yield to Reality
Two new books by acclaimed authors show their shortcomings as they try to valorize sociopaths of Silicon Valley.
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movies
If Netflix Doesn't Care, Why Should You?
An overwhelming pile of movies and TV shows is not a marketing strategy.
movies
'The Exorcist: Believer' Is as Soulless as Sequels Get
It's another bland exorcism movie but with 'Exorcist' branding.
movies
With ‘Flora and Son’, John Carney Makes the Case for Using the Same Three Chords
'Once,' Again
movies
Midweek Update: The Bland Humanism of 'The Creator'
Director Gareth Edwards asks, "Can't we all just get along?"
movies
The Thrilling Fatalism of 'Fair Play'
Who needs twists when you have dread?
politics
Midweek Update: Mitt Romney Mistook the Mask for the Identity
The too-late realization of a Republican stalwart.
technology
Midweek Update: New Rectangles
Innovation doesn't abide a yearly schedule.
movies
It's Time for Critics to Leave Rotten Tomatoes
The website devalues the people who create its central feature.
movies
Midweek Update: No Country for Young Men
Denzel Washington can still hook audiences; what about the current generation of actors?
streaming
Has Disney+ Failed?
What can Disney's streaming service offer besides a subset of family fare?
movies
Midweek Update: The Yeoman's Work of Gerard Butler
We stan a B-Movie king.