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Culture Archive

Archives for June 2024

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Why the most powerful men in America are the worst dressedWhy the most powerful men in America are the worst dressed
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Twitter’s menswear guy explains, from Trump Republicans’ shiny red ties to the horror of “dress sneakers.”

By Rebecca Jennings
House of the Dragon and the Targaryen family, explained
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HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel reveals a period of turbulence and upheaval for Daenerys’s formidable family.

By Aja Romano
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House of the Dragon’s Greens and Blacks, explainedHouse of the Dragon’s Greens and Blacks, explained
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Alicent’s green dress gives us the skeleton key to the Targaryen schism.

By Aja Romano
Games of Thrones season 8
This Targaryen family tree explains Jon Snow’s parentage — and sets up House of the DragonThis Targaryen family tree explains Jon Snow’s parentage — and sets up House of the Dragon
Games of Thrones season 8

Untangling one of Games of Thrones’ biggest secrets.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Every Hollywood “it” boy is a white guyEvery Hollywood “it” boy is a white guy
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Why is the search for the next big movie star so limited?

By Kyndall Cunningham
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Is anybody watching the same TV shows anymore?Is anybody watching the same TV shows anymore?
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2024 is the year TV went quiet.

By Constance Grady
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How Post Malone became the go-to collab of the yearHow Post Malone became the go-to collab of the year
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In recent months, he’s worked with the likes of everyone from Beyoncé to Taylor Swift to Morgan Wallen.

By Li Zhou
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Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis, explainedKate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis, explained
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Three months after she disclosed her illness, the Princess of Wales is making a return to public life.

By Constance Grady
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Why does TV feel so underwhelming yet so overwhelming?Why does TV feel so underwhelming yet so overwhelming?
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Forgotten shows, chaotic release schedules. It seems like the root of our TV dissatisfaction might be the way we watch.

By Aja Romano
Korean sunscreen is all the rage. If you’re American, you might be out of luck.
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Lighter, less greasy, more effective sunscreen exists. So what’s the hold up stateside?

By Alex Abad-Santos
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What’s the deal with Jerry Seinfeld?What’s the deal with Jerry Seinfeld?
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The comedian has made headlines with recent comments on anti-war protesters and political correctness.

By Aja Romano
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Going to the movies isn’t dead — yetGoing to the movies isn’t dead — yet
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The post-strike summer was always going to be tough. There are lots of reasons not to panic.

By Esther Zuckerman
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How Inside Out 2 tackles the science of teenage emotionsHow Inside Out 2 tackles the science of teenage emotions
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Talking with the psychologists who brought the real science of emotion to the Pixar film.

By Allie Volpe
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Here are all 50+ sexual misconduct allegations against Kevin SpaceyHere are all 50+ sexual misconduct allegations against Kevin Spacey
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They span nearly half a century and paint a picture of a serial predator.

By Aja Romano
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House of the Dragon is back. Here’s what to know before you watch.House of the Dragon is back. Here’s what to know before you watch.
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It’s okay, we don’t remember who all these characters are either.

By Aja Romano