Dystopia Is All Too Plausible in The School for Good Mothers
Jessamine Chan’s new novel makes a world full of surveillance android children seem very real.
LaTurbo Avedon Is Way Ahead of the Metaverse
The artist, who only exists online, was working in digital spaces long before anyone talked about NFTs.
The Best Olympics Show Is Peacock’s Chaotic Tokyo Tonight
Not everyone loves the streaming service’s coverage of the 2020 Games, but its highlight show is perfect just the way it is.
Netflix’s Sexy Beasts Is Ridiculous—and Surprisingly Boring
The new reality show has an attention-grabbing premise, but the gimmick gets old fast.
Netflix Is Losing Its Cool
Even as it dominates globally, the streaming giant no longer shines. HBO Max and Disney+, your move.
The Code That Built the Web Is Now a $5 Million NFT
The author of the code that built the WWW will donate the proceeds to charity. But the auction raises questions about the transformative impact of non-fungible tokens.
Sweat Gives Influencers Something They’ve Never Had: Depth
The new Polish-Swedish drama offers a harrowing portrait of social media fame rarely seen in movies.
Sweat Gives Influencers Something They’ve Never Had: Depth
The new Polish-Swedish drama offers a harrowing portrait of social media fame rarely seen in movies.
Why Are Writers Fleeing Substack for Ghost?
The publishing platform is gaining traction as a Substack substitute. But the comparison isn’t so simple.