What Blurbs Really Mean | The New Yorker
Tradition has always been a bedrock—holidays, rituals, family dinners, prom, cuisine passed down generation to generation. But for Gen Z, tradition isn’t a fixed script. It’s being reimagined. Through memes, VR, reboots, and branding revivals, media is remixing the old with the new. And in the process, Gen Z is asking: which parts are worth…
There’s something magical about settling in for a movie night, whether you’re enjoying a blockbuster with friends, a romantic film with a partner, or a family-friendly flick with the kids. With a little planning and a few thoughtful touches, you can transform an ordinary evening into a memorable cinematic experience. From selecting the right movies…
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…
Melanie Ann Donoghue, thirty-two, of Westchester County, New York, was wed on Saturday to Wordle. The bride, a project manager at a pharmaceutical-advertising agency, met Wordle, a New York Times digital game, in 2022. “All my friends were telling me he was great,” she said. “They’d been trying to get me into him for a…
In the age of swipes, DMs, and video calls, intimacy has evolved far beyond physical proximity. Technology has expanded how we connect—but also how we crave. We can fall in love through pixels, maintain relationships across continents, and build emotional worlds entirely online. Yet for all its connection, the digital age has quietly redefined what…
Music festivals have long been a cornerstone of cultural expression, bringing together people from all walks of life to celebrate music, art, and community. Over the years, these events have evolved, reflecting changes in society, technology, and the music industry itself. As we move into 2024, the landscape of music festivals continues to shift in…