Can Reality TV Ever Really Be Nice?‘Queer Eye,’ ‘The Great British Baking Show,’ ‘Nailed It!,’ ‘Making It,’ and especially ‘Terrace House’ make the case — but even…Oct 18, 2018Oct 18, 2018
Are the Kardashians and Social Media Really Toxic? This Movie May Have the AnswerLauren Greenfield explores that question and more in Generation Wealth, her documentary about the absurd lengths we go to approximate Kim…Aug 29, 20181Aug 29, 20181
“A Dire Mistake”: Can Zuckerberg Beat Fake News Before It Breaks Us?Mark Warner’s manifesto is the first shot in Washington’s war against Silicon Valley. Will Zuck, Dorsey, and Brin take them seriously, or…Jul 31, 20181Jul 31, 20181
The “Insurance Policy” That Would Protect HBO from Becoming NetflixInside the house of Plepler, creatives see an “insurance policy” that will protect them from becoming NetflixJul 30, 2018Jul 30, 2018
The Story of the DuckTales Theme, History’s Catchiest Single Minute of MusicA woo-hoo heard around the world.Jul 13, 2018Jul 13, 2018
“This Is Bigger Than Myself”: How the Women of the U.S. Gymnastics Team Found Their VoiceAs new accusers continue to emerge in the wake of Larry Nassar’s abhorrent crimes, gymnastics — and the idea of girlhood that the sport…Jul 13, 2018Jul 13, 2018
“Just a Concoction of Nonsense”: The Oral History of A Fish Called WandaJohn Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, and Michael Palin on crafting a comedy classic sharp enough to make a man laugh himself to…Jul 12, 2018Jul 12, 2018
“The Clock Is Ticking”: Inside the Worst U.S. Maritime Disaster in DecadesA recording salvaged from three miles deep tells the story of the doomed “El Faro,” a cargo ship engulfed by a hurricane.Jun 29, 20182Jun 29, 20182
“Threats” and “Ultimatums”: Inside Silicon Valley’s Spy WarsForeign agents have been stealing tech companies’ secrets since the 70s. But now, in the wake of Facebook’s public crisis, the biggest…Jun 20, 2018Jun 20, 2018