Color Theory, Explained | The New Yorker
As the leaves change and we settle into the cozy embrace of autumn, there’s no better time to curl up with a warm blanket and dive into the latest offerings from our favorite streaming services. This season, the competition is fierce, with an array of new shows and returning favorites battling for our attention. So,…
There’s a moment towards the end of Adelle Waldman’s new novel, Help Wanted, where a smart-but-insecure young woman named Nicole, who’s a worker in a big-box store, approaches her manager to ask him what he thinks about her ambition to go to college. The manager, nicknamed “Big Will,” is a good guy, but he’s distracted….
When communities face crisis—whether it’s a natural disaster, conflict, or a global pandemic—the instinct to survive often comes first. Yet, once survival needs are met, another vital force emerges: culture. Art, music, and traditions are not luxuries in difficult times; they are lifelines. They preserve identity, strengthen bonds, and give people the emotional tools to…
[light music] We’re popping off. We’re making this all Fraggle Rock. We’re making it craggly, put little rocks on the outside. Oh! Okay. [bouncy music] Hello. My name is Zoe Si. I’m a New Yorker cartoonist. My work been featured in the New Yorker since 2020. And with me today is Ayo Edebiri, comedian and…
A new, seven-part series on Apple TV+ unfolds like a period-piece Columbo. First John Wilkes Booth plans and commits the murder, then the lead investigator deciphers clues to catch the elusive killer. DAVE DAVIES, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. On Friday, Apple TV+ presents the first two episodes of a new seven-part historical miniseries. It’s…
When Colleen Hoover’s bestselling romance novel It Ends With Us was adapted to film in August 2024, fans were excited for a tear-jerking storyline, emotional depth, and a strong cast. But what unfolded during its promotion became just as headline-worthy as the story itself: legal battles, social media outcry, and questions about power, accountability, and…