Don’t Miss
Mykki Blanco’s Super-Sad Queer Rap Love Story—Spencer Kornhaber traces the complex ways in which the rapper approaches sexuality, intimacy, and gender identity on his debut album.
Film
The Glorious Return of Bridget Jones—Sophie Gilbert revels in Renee Zellweger’s return to the eponymous role, in what might be the funniest film in the series.
Blair Witch Gets Lost in the Woods (Again)—Christopher Orr laments the tedious sequel to the groundbreaking 1999 indie-horror sensation.
Snowden Isn’t Paranoid Enough—David Sims delves into Oliver Stone’s latest effort, which lacks the flourishes that once made the director’s films so compelling.
Television
The Embarrassment of Jimmy Fallon—David Sims bemoans The Tonight Show host’s disappointingly tame interview of Donald Trump.
Miss America’s Q&A Segment: The Most Absurd Pageant of Them All—Megan Garber unpacks the puzzling interview round that posed some rather difficult questions to the contestants.
Son of Zorn Mocks the Cartoonish Alpha Male—David Sims illustrates how Fox’s latest sitcom takes toxic masculinity to a new, potentially hilarious extreme.
Saturday Night Live Hires Three New Cast Members—David Sims introduces the latest additions to the sketch-comedy show, including its first ever Latina performer.