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‘One Battle After Another’ Is Irredeemable
The movie is just another sign that Hollywood has once again driven itself to total moral, artistic, and creative ruin.
March 13, 2026
Liel Leibovitz
Joe Gebbia Is Making the Government Beautiful Again
The Airbnb co-founder came to D.C. to serve the second Trump administration. Unlike Elon Musk, he remains—as the Chief Design Officer of the United…
March 4, 2026
Suzy Weiss
David Mamet vs. the Snobs
And why the legendary playwright hates Salinger, Steinbeck—and school.
February 5, 2026
Shilo Brooks
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The Met Turned a Masterpiece Into an Anti-ICE Screed
When done well, taking extreme liberties with a familiar piece of art can breathe new life into it. When done poorly, the result is. . . well, the…
January 16, 2026
Liel Leibovitz
Harems Are Back
Plus: Everything that’s wrong with the new Avatar movie.
December 19, 2025
Suzy Weiss
Kristen Stewart Needs You to Know She Thinks Method Acting Is Cringe
The ‘Twilight’ star takes aim at serious men, the internet melts down over the color of the year, and pop stars want to get married again.
December 12, 2025
Suzy Weiss
Diamonds Are Whatever
Will lab-grown diamonds revolutionize luxury? I spent a sweltering afternoon in Manhattan’s Diamond District to find out—and try on a few massive rings.
October 16, 2025
Suzy Weiss
Things Worth Remembering: Your Work Can Outlive You
The poet’s project is to connect with the kind of ancient beauty that has lasted for millennia, and will stay vital long after our own short lives have…
September 21, 2025
Spencer Klavan
Ancient Wisdom: The World Says ‘Quit,’ But I’m Not Done Yet
For 50 years, I’ve been getting up five mornings a week eager to get to work. At 74, I still feel that way.
August 10, 2025
Anthony Giardina
Trump’s Big, Beautiful Ballroom
D.C. used to be the city of happy hours in the Marriott Marquis. But now, and I hate to admit it, the capital is becoming fun.
August 5, 2025
Suzy Weiss
Things Worth Remembering: Why the Critics Got Billy Joel Wrong
Rock critics have never warmed to Billy Joel. But ask Paul McCartney or Bruce Springsteen and they’ll tell you: He’s one of the greats.
July 27, 2025
Eli Lake
Suzy Weiss: Are You Enterpained?
Plus: The art world’s ‘state of the union’ address. Stay-at-home motherhood gets a rebrand. And more!
July 19, 2025
Suzy Weiss
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