Skip to contentSkip to site index
Pop Culture
Log In
Today’s Paper

Arts

Pop Culture

TV, movies, pop music and more.

Highlights

    1. Photo
      CreditTony Cenicola/The New York Times

      ‘Superbad’ & Me

      The raunchy coming-of-age film still (mostly) holds up. But I may have loved it for the wrong reason.

  1. A Word With

    Photo
    CreditElizabeth Weinberg for The New York Times

    Milo Ventimiglia on Jack Pearson and the Other Good Guys

    The three-time Emmy nominee talks about getting us all emotional in his new movie, “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” and his hit NBC drama, “This Is Us.”

  2. Photo
    CreditKasia Ladczuk/IFC Films

    When Rape Onscreen Is Directed by a Woman

    “The Nightingale,” from Jennifer Kent, looks at the effects of sexual assault in 1820s Tasmania. Critics say it is too graphic; defenders say it reflects historical truths.

Advertisement

  1. Image

    Television

    How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?

    Two prestige favorites return, joined by a quirky new stand-up special with a very strange premise.

    By Margaret Lyons

  2. Image

    Movies

    ‘Ode to Joy’ Review: Reasons Not to Be Cheerful

    A miserable narcoleptic and a gorgeous drama queen find love in Jason Winer’s excessively contrived romantic comedy.

    By Jeannette Catsoulis

  3. Image

    Television

    How ‘GLOW’ Helped Betty Gilpin Embrace Her Inner Weirdo

    With multiple Emmy nominations and critical acclaim, the actress has left her days of “playing the hot chick” behind.

    By Bruce Fretts

  4. Image

    Music

    David Berman: Hear 12 Essential Songs

    The Silver Jews and Purple Mountains leader, who wrote beloved, endlessly quotable tracks, died at 52.

    By Rob Tannenbaum

  5. Image

    Woodstock at 50

    How Woodstock Hobbled the American Rock Festival for 30 Years

    It was a hippie dream. But while some hailed peace and love, others saw damaged property, poor sanitation and a threat to public safety.

    By Ben Sisario

  6. Image

    Television

    Can ‘Succession’ Succeed Again?

    The cast of the Emmy-nominated HBO drama, a surprise hit in its first season, discuss the challenges of Season 2 and what’s so relatable about a family of horrible rich people.

    By Dave Itzkoff

  7. Image

    Woodstock at 50

    They Played Woodstock. It Changed Their Lives.

    David Crosby, Edgar Winter, John Sebastian and more reflect on a transformative weekend on Yasgur’s farm.

    By Christopher R. Weingarten

  8. Image

    Woodstock at 50

    The Man Who Photographed Woodstock’s Most Iconic Couple

    Burk Uzzle thought he’d be at the festival for a day. He wound up trapped on the grounds, and spotted Nick Ercoline and Bobbi Kelly wrapped in a blanket.

    By Gavin Edwards

  9. Image

    Music

    David Berman, 52, Dies; Silver Jews Leader and Indie-Rock Poet

    With wry songs full of black humor, his band became an underground favorite in the 1990s, and a new group, Purple Mountains, was set to tour.

    By Joe Coscarelli and Ben Sisario

  10. Image

    Style

    If You Can Get Killed Doing It, Fashion Wants It

    Headed for base camp at Everest or a cubicle at WeWork? It’s getting harder to tell the difference as the influence of extreme sports infiltrates mainstream fashion.

    By Guy Trebay

Advertisement

Advertisement