A VOICE OF A GENERATION
The acclaimed-but-controversial HBO show about cloying, privileged white postgrads has found a new, much more accepting audience years since its finale. This moment was inevitable.
Luke Winkie is a writer and former pizza maker from San Diego. In addition to The Daily Beast he has contributed to The New York Times, Vox, and The Atlantic.
FOOL ME TWICE...
The DC Extended Universe has been riddled with failures practically since its inception. But Gunn’s laidback reveal of the movies to come has me excited—despite my better judgment.
WRAP IT UP
I don’t want every single social media platform tracking what I’ve listened to, played, or ate this year. They’re gonna keep doing it anyway—and none of us can stop them.
‘THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID’
Fans of the beloved NBC sitcom lined up on their holiday weekend to visit an interactive recreation of Dunder Mifflin. Is this peak capitalism?
STEP AWAY FROM THE EDGE
Despite making money at the box office, The Rock’s DC universe debut proved a long-held truth: Edginess isn’t cool anymore. That is, unless you’ve got a movie like “Joker.”
TRIED AND FAILED
The hugely popular Try Guys won over YouTube with their wholesome, family-first content. But when creators build brands around their relationships, one mistake can ruin them.
CURTAIN UP
Nathan Fielder’s plan—was it sinister, or beautiful?—finally came to its end. Here are our many (many) thoughts on the season finale of “The Rehearsal.”
BREAK A LEG
The sixth and final episode of the HBO cringe comedy should finally answer this question: Is Nathan Fielder a genius or a monster?
DEEP CUT
Mina Kimes made a name for herself as a stellar sports analyst on TV. But what sets her apart is her impeccable—and maybe uncharacteristic—music taste.
HONESTLY, NEVERMIND
October’s Very Own is arguably bigger than he’s ever been. But his music has been on a steep decline for years, with no sign of things turning around.