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Image: Lucasfilm Ltd “The void between public rhetoric and objective truth has become a chasm. Perhaps the greatest casualty of our time is the surrender of a shared reality.” — Mon Mothma, Andor Season 2 From the critically acclaimed oratory against systemic deception in Andor to Elphaba’s desperate stand against a populist despot in Wicked:...

During the interwar period of the early 20th century, a collective of Surrealist artists devised a collaborative game to spark the subconscious. Known as Exquisite Corpse, the exercise required participants to contribute to a drawing or narrative while only seeing the final sliver of the previous person’s work. This blind hand-off ensured that the final...

Musical icon Cher takes the stage alongside guitarist “Captain” Kirk Douglas during the December 20, 2025, broadcast of “Saturday Night Live.” Will Heath/NBC Cher infused Studio 8H with a heavy dose of holiday splendor during the latest episode of Saturday Night Live. The 79-year-old legendary pop icon made a triumphant return as the musical guest...

Bedford Falls. Photo: Saba Gorgodze To witness a Bedford Falls performance is to observe a rare symbiosis between artist and audience. Their live sets are defined by a palpable, kinetic energy where the distinction between the stage and the floor dissolves. In these moments, the crowd transforms into a “fifth member,” a collective voice that...

Image: Universal/Everett Collection The criteria for what constitutes a “Christmas movie” have been tirelessly litigated for decades—a discourse fueled largely by the 1988 debut of Die Hard. Many argue that a Yuletide backdrop alone does not qualify a film for the holiday canon. However, Terry Gilliam’s 1985 opus, Brazil, is not only an authentic Christmas...

Image: Netflix By any metric, 2025 belonged to KPop Demon Hunters. Since Netflix’s animated musical made its debut last June, it has transformed from a mere streaming release into a cultural phenomenon. Half a year later, its breakout anthem “Golden” remains a fixture in the Billboard Hot 100 top ten, holding its ground as the...

Image: Toei Animation / Crunchyroll As per tradition, One Piece served as the grand finale for Jump Festa 2026. This massive Shueisha-sponsored gathering stands as the pinnacle of anime and manga celebrations in Japan, typically serving as the launchpad for the industry’s most significant announcements. While the 2026 showcase was somewhat more reserved than previous...

Rufus Wainwright speaks at the 2025 New Yorker Festival. (Photo: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images) The upcoming Concert for Altadena has officially expanded its star-studded roster, bringing more musical heavyweights together to support Californians impacted by last year’s catastrophic wildfires. Joining the lineup for the January 7, 2026, event at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium are Rufus Wainwright,...

Lily Allen, Lola Young, and Olivia Rodrigo attend Lily Allen’s Christmas Party at Stringfellows in London. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images) After a three-month hiatus following a frightening health incident in New York, English singer-songwriter Lola Young has officially re-emerged into the public eye. The 24-year-old artist made her return at Lily Allen’s festive gathering...

Image: Apple The age-old philosophical conundrum—what occurs when an irresistible momentum strikes an unyielding fixture—serves as the perfect blueprint for the friction at the heart of Pluribus. In Vince Gilligan’s acclaimed science fiction drama, the “unstoppable force” manifests as a tranquil, ubiquitous hivemind that has effectively absorbed the global population. The “immovable object” is personified...

Visuals: Polygon 2025 proved to be an idiosyncratic year, both for our team and the world at large. As familiar landscapes shifted and the digital realm continued its restless evolution, our core objective remained steadfast: to explore and honor culture through a lens of deep curiosity and a touch of irreverence. We strive to look...

Holiday movie preferences are deeply personal. Some viewers crave heartfelt stories that capture the quintessential spirit of the season. Others prefer their favorite genres with a festive twist, whether that involves a gruesome Santa slasher, a Hanukkah-themed romp, or a Kwanzaa-centered romance. However, for a specific subset of cinephiles, the ideal holiday film is simply...

Image Credit: Warner Bros./Everett Collection Pinpointing a single standout horror film in 2025 feels like an exercise in futility. Over the last twelve months, the genre has enjoyed an embarrassment of riches, with indie powerhouses and major studios delivering a relentless stream of high-caliber scares. This was the year Warner Bros. Discovery leaned into creative...

Image credit: A24 Ne Zha 2 stands as a titan of 2025 cinema, comfortably ranking among the most impressive animated achievements of the year. It holds its own even when compared to cultural juggernauts like Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and Chainsaw Man Movie — Reze Arc. Despite stiff competition for Best Animated Feature from films...