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A photo illustration of Tom Hollander as Truman Capote.
FORGIVE AND FORGET

Truman Capote and His Boring, Forgettable ‘Feud’ Finally Die

While the season started strong, Capote’s battle with high society went out with a whimper.

Fletcher Peters

A photo illustration of Naomi Watts in Feud.
RENAISSANCE

Naomi Watts Found Her Perfect Role: Capote’s Toxic Bestie

We’re so happy to declare that the actress has finally been given the chance to be great again.

Barry Levitt

Diane Lane, Calista Flockhart and Chloe Sevigny in black talking to each other in 'Feud: Capote vs the Swans'
THE BEGINNING OF THE END

Two Major Deaths Rock ‘Feud: Capote vs. the Swans’

In the penultimate episode of “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans,” two main characters reach the end of their lives.

Fletcher Peters

Vito Scnabel and Tom Hollander ride a motorcycle in a still from ‘Feud: Capote vs The Swans’
SLOW JOB

No Amount of Blow Jobs Can Keep ‘Feud’ From Feeling Tedious

This week, Truman Capote is giving head—and not much else.

Fletcher Peters

Capote and James Baldwin sit for dinner in a still for ‘Feud: Capote vs. The Swans’
A FRIEND IN NEED...?

‘Feud’ Turns James Baldwin Into a Classic Racist Archetype

The seminal writer pays Truman Capote a visit, in order to magically solve all of his problems.

Fletcher Peters

A photo illustration of Treat Williams
FAREWELL

Treat Williams Gets a Bittersweet Swan Song in ‘Feud’

The veteran actor died in June, making his stellar performance in the FX series all the more poignant.

Emma Fraser

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Treat Williams and Naomi Watts in the Feud.
A VULTURE IN SWAN’S CLOTHING

‘Feud’ Reveals an Even Bigger Enemy Than Truman Capote

One of Truman’s swans has been deceiving her friends this entire time. When will the other ladies recognize the enemy among them?

Fletcher Peters

A photo illustration of party goers at Truman Capote’s Black and White Ball overlaying a scene of the recreation for ‘Feud: Capote vs. the Swans.’
FOMO

Everyone Wanted an Invite to This Party—and ‘Feud’ Got Us In

Gus Van Sant and Jon Robin Baitz have recreated Truman Capote’s infamous 1966 masked ball for the ages. Here’s how they captured the magic that captivated New York’s high society.

Coleman Spilde

A black and white close up of Tom Hollander in 'Feud: Capote vs. The Swans'
FOUND FOOTAGE

‘Feud’ Premieres the Doc Truman Capote Didn’t Want Us to See

While making a black-and-white documentary with the Maysles Brothers, Truman Capote plans a big soirée: the infamous Black and White Ball.

Fletcher Peters

A photo illustration showing Truman Capote, attending a reception at Four Seasons following a screening of his new film, with Mrs. Johnny Carson, and Princess Lee Radziwill in 1969.
REALEST HOUSEWIVES

‘Capote vs. the Swans’ Was the Big Bang That Predicted 2024

The month the show is set, Oct. 1975, was one of the most consequential pop culture moments, setting in motion everything from Real Housewives to Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl.

Nathan S. Webster

Photo illustration of the cast of 'Feud: Capote vs. the Swans'
ANSWERED PRAYERS

‘Capote vs. the Swans’ Cast Talk Making TV’s Juiciest Series

What does it take to play malicious NYC socialites? Diane Lane, Calista Flockhart, Chloë Sevigny, and Tom Hollander go deep with Obsessed on making “Feud” a scandalous delight.

Coleman Spilde

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