The Tortured Rise of the All-American Bro
The misogynist portrait of modern American masculinity may be a historical accident. Here’s how to fix it.
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Taking From Hip-Hop and Giving to White Kids: Girl Talk’s Music Comes Full Circle
The DJ, whose mixes of rap and pop music crossed some racial and ethical lines, is now making his own hip-hop.
Obama’s Cool
The president's appearance on Between Two Ferns is just another part of a well-crafted and ever-present image.
Why Isn’t ‘The Americans’ More Popular?
Although it's not necessarily lacking in viewership, FX's best show still isn't talked about in the same way as Game of Thrones or Mad Men.
How a 47-Year-Old’s Album About His Own Mortality Became Cool
By turning a memoir into self-aware record, Mark Kozelek, a.k.a. Sun Kil Moon, has managed to captivate the early-2014 music world.
Matthew McConaughey: Coolest Man in America?
With a new series on HBO and a starring role in an upcoming Christopher Nolan movie, everything's in place for the former Fool's Gold star.
Why ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ Exists
If a movie walks you through hell, that doesn't mean it actually wants you to go there.
The Self-Fulfilling Oscar Calendar
How the Academy Awards shrink the year in movies to down to no more than a few months.
How ‘The Hunger Games’ Got Cool
In just over a year, the young-adult book series has become a widespread cultural touchstone.