My Day as a Secretary of Juliet, Answering the World’s Love Letters
It doesn’t matter, really. The myth is elastic, but the symbolism—love, tragedy, longing—holds firm. As I pored over sentences like “I’ve never told anyone this” and “Only you would understand,”…
Art and Soul: Inside Madagascar’s Burgeoning Creative Scene
It’s changed progressively. When I first started out, I didn’t see any spaces or communities that truly valued the work of young people like me. That’s different now. Photographer Kevin…
Rejoice! ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ Is Finally Getting a Sequel
If you’re still in the midst of a dazed high following the Lionesses’ stunning triumph at the Euros, then I have more joyous news for you: the film that changed…
Not to Be Dramatic, But the Paparazzi Are Ruining Movies for All of Us
Obviously, paparazzi taking pictures of TV and movie stars while they film is nothing new (especially when they’re doing it in New York City, in broad daylight), but thanks to…
58 Thoughts I Had While Watching ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
I’m going to be perfectly honest: I have never seen the first Happy Gilmore, which you might think would affect my enjoyment of Happy Gilmore 2. But honestly…I’m not sure…
What Actually Happens in the Second ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Book? We’re So Glad You Asked
Before we begin, a disclaimer: My tolerance for trashy literature is quite high. I love an airport novel—the frothier the better—and my preferred vacation reading is the literary equivalent of…
I Loved Stevie Nicks‘s “Silver Springs” for Years—Then a Breakup Made Me Actually Understand It
I was entranced by the song from my first listen as a teenager. But it was a decade before I finally, truly understood it. At 26, I found myself reliving…
The Cast of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Tease the Hit Show’s ‘Shocking’ End
As the 22-year-old star says goodbye to her first professional acting role, she’s feeling proud of the work she’s done over the last several years. “After being very emotional about…
‘I’m Just Ready to Turn Up’: Sudan Archives’ Upcoming Album ‘The BPM’ Is Her Biggest, Boldest Statement Yet
There’s also the fact that—unlike with Natural Brown Prom Queen, which featured an eclectic roster of collaborators—Parks worked solely with her sister, a cousin from Detroit, and one of her…
From Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy to Calvin Klein, Comparing the Cast of ‘American Love Story’ to Their Real-Life Counterparts
Even before the cameras rolled, Ryan Murphy’s forthcoming American Love Story—a new anthology series, the first installment of which will chronicle style icon Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and political scion John F.…