Amazon’s Latest Innovation: Necromancy?
Soon, your Alexa might be able to speak in the voices of the dead.
Culture
Thirty Things That Caught My Eye after Roe: Walking with Moms, Biden, Adoption & More
Catching up on many fronts since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court.
Does Anyone Enjoy the Partisan Sales Pitches on Late Night TV?
When did it become normal to have senators, U.S. House members, and gubernatorial candidates regularly appearing as late-night talk-show guests?
The Unforced Delight of Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
A24’s latest effort is a unique and refreshing take on life’s simple pleasures.
Not to Pick a Fight with Kyle . . .
Leonard Cohen’s song “Hallelujah” is the opposite of secular.
How ‘Hallelujah’ Became a Classic
Leonard Cohen’s beloved secular hymn caught on only after a lot of other artists, and the makers of a cartoon movie, recognized its strengths.
Anakin Saved Kenobi
Kenobi is a pretty mixed bag, but its climactic lightsaber duel makes it worth it.
Churchillian Zeal
A reader laments America’s cultural decline.
Tenure Just Isn’t Working Any Longer
As a number of recent cases have shown, tenure won’t protect professors who say or write politically incorrect things.
Lizzo’s Neo-Plantation Showbiz Trap
How BET promotes Biden-era enslavement.