What You’re Missing if you Miss 'Christy'
Sydney Sweeney’s boxing biopic may have struggled to connect at the box office—but her fearless, nuanced performance is a career-redefining achievement.
The Sandman Cometh (for His Oscar)
Will Adam Sandler finally get over the Academy hump with his ‘Jay Kelly’ role? Let’s explore in this week’s Statue Season.
Podcast: How Did Zohran Mamdani Win? by City Journal
Available this week: "Writer's Diary" by Matthew Gasda
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