Arts and Entertainment

Megan Rapinoe is launching a new interview podcast, 'Why Are You Like This?', asking what drives cultural trailblazers. The show premieres August 6 on Vox Media.

21 years after its release, Tim Burton's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' still sparks generational debate about remakes, nostalgia, and the magic of Roald Dahl's classic story.

Kaz is a $7 Steam roguelike that is so addictive it might ruin your week. Here is why this minimalist arcade game is a must-play, and why you should have an ice pack ready.

In an era of bloated budgets and CGI spectacles, Netflix's 'Apex' proves that sometimes the most powerful stories are the simplest. This 95-minute survival thriller has quietly become one of the streaming giant's biggest hits of 2026, crossing 100 million views in its first two weeks.

From Porto Ercole to Malta, these six Mediterranean destinations offer beauty and history without the ethical compromises of overtourism.

Crunchyroll’s new anime Goodbye, Lara reimagines a classic fairy tale with an early English dub, inclusive casting, and themes of love and second chances.

David Thomson, the acclaimed British film historian, argues that the antiheroes we've celebrated on screen for decades helped create the conditions for Donald Trump's presidency.

Fatshark's new Skitarii class in Warhammer 40k: Darktide ditches the lone wolf trope for cooperative support, reflecting a progressive shift in game design.

Marvel's X-Men '97 Season 2 redefines superhero media by adapting modern comic arcs and underused villains, challenging the repetitive formula of live-action films.

Prime1Studio's $2,999 Cave Troll statue highlights the growing divide in fandom, where beloved cultural touchstones become luxury items for the wealthy.

Pierre Coffin, the voice of the Minions, opens up about the grueling creative process, collaborative labor, and finding artistic freedom in a multi-billion dollar franchise.

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Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour are reuniting for a Netflix spy series, but the shadow of an unverified harassment claim raises questions about Hollywood's accountability gap.

The Dance of the Dragons ends in systemic collapse. Here is who takes the Iron Throne and why the Targaryen civil war dooms the dynasty.

Girded by strong performances from Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, and newcomer Hailee Steinfeld, and lifted by some of the Coens' most finely tuned, unaffected work, True Grit is a worthy companion to the Charles Portis book.

Video games are spaces where narratives of resisting oppressive forces resonate. Destiny 2's latest secret mission is a prime example.

Spielberg's latest isn't just a sci-fi thriller. It's a searing indictment of government secrecy and a meditation on whether democracy can survive full disclosure.

Chef Carlos Brown is using his Georgia restaurant to preserve Gullah Geechee culture and challenge the culinary industry's erasure of Black heritage.

Phil Fish's dramatic cancellation of Fez 2 in 2013 wasn't just industry drama, it was a powerful statement about creative freedom versus commercial pressure in the digital age.