How to Throw a Karaoke Party on Zoom
You can use any videoconferencing platform to recreate the magic of a drunken night out—and it’s a lot easier than it sounds.
The Best Distraction From News and Social Media? Foreign Films
Being forced to read subtitles means you can’t read Twitter—a gift at a time when it’s nearly impossible to escape into a theater.
The Story Behind Los Angeles’ Most Beloved Porn Store
Circus of Books was a respite for the LGBTQ community, but it couldn’t survive the internet. An intimate Netflix documentary traces its history.
A Meme Account About a Mall Is Now a Lifeline
The parody Twitter account devoted to The Americana at Brand is absurd. But now that LA residents are stuck at home, it’s a strange source of comfort.
The Best Romance for Our Socially Distant Time Is Now on Hulu
Internet-beloved Portrait of a Lady on Fire is coming to the streaming service months before it was slated for a digital release.
As Pandemic Strikes, Pop Culture Migrates to Streaming Sites
As Covid-19 shuts down the cultural events that unite fans, audiences are resorting to their own screens. Welcome to a new age of being alone together.
‘Westworld’ Season 3 Is a Good but Exhausting Reboot
The new season of HBO’s sci-fi thriller goes mind-bendingly off-world.
With So Many Streaming Services, What Really Sets Them Apart?
For those who want limitless options—and have a limitless budget—the market is heaven. But to pick between, say, Netflix or Hulu, what’s on offer is a little … vague.