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  1. explainer
    A Guide to the Many Lawsuits Against YeHe’s been at the center of at least 13 major lawsuits in just two years.
    By Zoe Guy
  2. cameos
    RRR Fans Will Appreciate One Big Cameo in Kalki 2898 ADThe Telugu-language mythological sci-fi epic has a little something for everyone.
    By Siddhant Adlakha
  3. rap music on trial
    Everything We Know About YSL’s RICO CaseThe trial is paused amid attempts to recuse the judge over alleged misconduct.
    By Zoe Guy
  4. explainer
    Does Elden Ring Lore Matter?Don’t let those gender-ambiguous demigods intimidate you.
    By Ashley Bardhan
  5. what happened here
    'Free Fire' - Closing Night Gala - 60th BFI London Film Festival
    A Breakdown of Armie Hammer Allegations, Controversies, and Time-share DramaArmie Hammer says he’s working on a screenplay that mirrors his own life.
    By Lydia Wang
  6. prophecies
    What We Know (and What We Desperately Hope) Will Happen in Dune: Part ThreeDo we want to see Duncan Idaho clones and Alia as a power-hungry sex maniac possessed by her dead grandfather? Assuredly yes.
    By Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
  7. endings
    The Empty Impact of Dune: Part Two’s Villain TurnThe sci-fi sequel’s condemnation of colonialism rings false when it won’t acknowledge its own Middle Eastern and Muslim influences.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  8. explainer
    What Does Harvey Weinstein’s Successful Appeal Really Mean?“I can’t imagine any situation where he’s retried and acquitted,” one attorney said.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  9. endings
    A Tennis Dummy’s Guide to the Ending of ChallengersSo, uh, who won that last match?
    By Joe Reid
  10. lyric guide
    Is The Tortured Poets Department Really About Matty Healy?We combed through all 31 tracks to see.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  11. endings
    Immaculate’s Ferocious, Gross-Out Ending, ExplainedSydney Sweeney fully commits to a playfully blasphemous, Grand Guignol spectacle.
    By A.A. Dowd
  12. it’s a proxy battle after all
    Nelson Peltz Lost the Battle for DisneyThe rest of us can all move along now.
    By Rebecca Alter and Savannah Salazar
  13. explainer
    Your Urgent Questions About Hulu on Disney+, AnsweredThe “one-app experience” is here, and there’s a Sleeping Beauty easter egg.
    By Eric Vilas-Boas and Savannah Salazar
  14. endings
    A Futile Attempt to Make Sense of Argylle’s Ending and Mid-Credits SceneI’m not an easily confused viewer. I can explain the plot of Tenet. But this? This is where I started questioning every reality, including my own.
    By Leah Marilla Thomas
  15. baby gesserit
    Decoding Anya Taylor Joy’s Role in Dune: Part Two’s Ominous VisionsA talking fetus, the ocean, and Anya Taylor-Joy — here’s what it all means.
    By Jackson McHenry
  16. recap
    Here’s What You Missed Last Time on DuneAhead of Dune: Part Two’s release, let’s jog your memory of the big plot points in the first movie.
    By Fran Hoepfner
  17. spinoffs
    Making Sense of the Shambling Post–Walking Dead TimelineDo spinoffs The Ones Who Live, Daryl Dixon, and Dead City constitute a stealth season 12 of the original series?
    By Leah Marilla Thomas
  18. erect against the forces of evil
    A Real-Life Rock Groupie Inspired Miley Cyrus’s Drive-Away Dolls CameoEthan Coen’s new caper takes cues from Cynthia “Plaster Caster,” an artist known for casting the erect penises of famous rock stars in plaster.
    By Lisa Liebman
  19. controversies
    What’s the Deal With Shane Gillis Hosting SNL?The comedian was fired from the cast in 2019. Now he’s returning to host. Why?
    By Hershal Pandya and Jesse David Fox
  20. endings
    Eileen’s Book-to-Movie Differences Turn Its Queer Subtext Into TextWe parsed through the many subtle differences between Ottessa Moshfegh’s novel and its new Anne Hathaway–starring adaptation.
    By Katie Rife
  21. poop
    The Boy and the Heron Is the Year’s Poopiest MovieHayao Miyazaki is famously attentive to details and symbolism. So what’s with all the bird poop in his new film?
    By James Grebey
  22. ask an expert
    Even Cinematographers Think TV Is Too DarkFolks behind the camera are just like us — eager to discreetly adjust their parents’ TV settings.
    By Savannah Salazar
  23. endings
    The Marvels’ Final Scene Shows Us the Avengers’ FutureSome assembly required; ages 13 and up.
    By Siddhant Adlakha
  24. explainer
    The Marvels’ Mid-Credits Scene Will Leave You Feeling BlueWhat’s behind that “X” logo seen in the trailer? (You know the answer.)
    By Siddhant Adlakha
  25. solidarity forever
    The 2023 Hollywood Strike for DummiesSAG strike over! WGA strike over! Hollywood rejoices!
    By Jason P. Frank
  26. interactive entertainment
    ‘WTF Is Silent Hill: Ascension?’The horror video-game franchise is back with an “interactive streaming series.” Its creators think it could be the future of entertainment.
    By Lewis Gordon
  27. a pirate’s life
    A Map to One Piece’s Many TreasuresWhat newcomers should know before coming aboard Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the sprawling manga and anime series.
    By Daniel Dockery
  28. alternate timelines
    A Brief History of Nic Cage Almost Becoming Superman and Battling a Giant SpiderOn the recent, unexpected appearance from a star who almost played a superhero in a project abandoned 25 years ago.
    By Siddhant Adlakha
  29. explainer
    The Flash Leaves Behind a Mystery Even Three Batmans Can’t SolveWho killed Nora Allen? The Flash is potentially saving the answer for a sequel that’ll never get made, but we can look to the comics for answers.
    By Eric Francisco
  30. lawsuits
    Can Sarah Silverman’s AI Lawsuit Save Us From Robot Overlords?“That’s part of what these cases are about: Let’s open the black box. Let’s see what’s inside.”
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  31. to be continued
    Say Goodbye to Your WitcherHenry Cavill’s Geralt of Rivia has wandered off into the mist, presumably to return with Liam Hemsworth’s face.
    By Scott Meslow
  32. moment of (t)ruth
    Who Was the Real Ruth Handler From Barbie?Here’s the (t)ruth about the Mattel co-founder who created the iconic doll.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  33. let’s go party
    Breaking: Barbie Has Entered the Real WorldAnd Sam Smith and Ryan Gosling brought some Ken-ergy to the soundtrack.
    By Jason P. Frank and Ashley Shannon Wu
  34. pro wrestling
    CM Punk’s Return Could Be the Best or Worst Thing on TV This WeekendIt’s a big moment for professional wrestling, and an even bigger moment for behind-the-scenes drama.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  35. explainer
    Hillsong’s Celebrity (Un)followingMany stars were once linked to the now scandal-ridden megachurch.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  36. sexy unique timeline
    Every Detail of the Vanderpump Rules #Scandoval Drama in Chronological OrderAll the TomTom and Rachel news that’s fit to print.
    By Hannah Selinger
  37. explainer
    Fast X’s Candy-ass Mid-Credits Scene, ExplainedThere’s more going on here than in your average post-film teaser.
    By Katie Rife
  38. the law
    Ed Sheeran’s Copyright Trial, ExplainedAnother similar suit has been dismissed following his victory.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  39. explainer
    Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Is the We3 Adaptation James Gunn Never MadeGuardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn always wanted to adapt the comic We3. Turns out it’s a skeleton key to understanding Vol. 3.
    By James Grebey
  40. explainer
    When Did the Guardians of the Galaxy Adopt a (Space) Dog?The Guardians movies are weird enough that the sudden presence of a telepathic Soviet dog is easy to accept, but let’s recap how she got here anyway.
    By James Grebey
  41. explainer
    Is Vol. 3 Really the Last We’ll See of the Guardians of the Galaxy?Breaking down what the mid- and post-credits scenes tell us about the Guardians, Groot, and the next generation.
    By Siddhant Adlakha
  42. explainer
    Which of the 600 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Versions Is Right for You?Mercifully, the decision won’t involve the multiverse.
    By Eric Vilas-Boas
  43. color theory
    Why Do Streaming Services Love Blue So Much?Max’s marketing chief answers that and other questions we have.
    By Eric Vilas-Boas
  44. spoilers
    8 Huge Moments From the Shadow and Bone Finale… and what they mean for a possible third season.
    By Maggie Fremont
  45. ask an expert
    Alec Baldwin Is Officially Charged in Rust Shooting. Now What?“There’s just a huge disparity in the charges.”
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  46. vulture investigates
    The Last Of Us Fungal Outbreak Is Terrifying, But Is It Realistic?Out: zombie apocalypse. In: Cordyceps apocalypse.
    By Roxana Hadadi
  47. buzzy anime
    Chainsaw Man Lives, and It Demands an ExplanationAn English dub is coming for the new anime that feels like Sam Raimi by way of Charles Dickens.
    By Rafael Motamayor
  48. house of the dragon
    So Is Incest Taboo in Westeros, or What?The Targaryens’ whole deal, explained.
    By James Grebey
  49. so random
    The Biggest Plot Twists in the Simon & Schuster Antitrust TrialThe publishing world’s inner workings come to light.
    By Victoria Bekiempis
  50. the mighty thor
    How Natalie Portman Returned to Thor After a ‘Furious’ Grudge Against MarvelThe biggest shock of Thor: Love and Thunder isn’t that Portman turns up as Thor — it’s that the Academy Award winner returned to the role at all.
    By Chris Lee
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