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The Kurt Russell classic is a masterclass in using science fiction to reflect the world around us. By Keith Phipps July 15, 2021 Kurt Russell in Escape From New York, 1981.Everett Collection The early 1970s were filled with grim Hollywood visions of dreadful futures inspired by the turmoil and crises that splashed across newspaper headlines
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He got famous playing a certain kind of funny guy on SNL, but when Jason Sudeikis invented Ted Lasso, the sensitive soccer coach with the earnest mustache, the actor found a different gear—and a surprise hit. Now, ahead of the show’s second season, Sudeikis discusses his wild ride of a year and how he’s learning
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The legendary actor talks about his meditative new film, Pig, communing with his pet crow, and the best meal he’s ever had. By Gabriella Paiella July 14, 2021 Nicolas Cage.Photograph Getty Images When you read the plot description “Nicolas Cage plays a guy trying to track down whoever kidnapped his beloved truffle pig,” certain ideas
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Three years after the death of the chef and television host, a new documentary from Oscar-winner Morgan Neville probes the joys and struggles of a man in constant pursuit. The director spoke with GQ’s Brett Martin about the film—and the big, complicated personality at its center. By Brett Martin July 13, 2021 Anthony Bourdain in
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Willow Smith has a new album out this week, inspired by the likes of Travis Barker and Avril Lavigne. By Colin Groundwater July 13, 2021 Illustration by Simon Abranowicz Willow Smith has covered a lot of ground since she taught us how to whip our hair back and forth over a decade ago. She’s gradually
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The veteran DJ and label exec reflects on his rise, relationships with Lil Uzi Vert and Jack Harlow and restoring Gangsta Grillz energy on Tyler, The Creator’s new album. By Julian Kimble July 9, 2021 Courtesy of DJ Drama DJ Drama is well aware of the antagonistic relationship he has with some listeners. His bellowed
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They’re an elite response unit trained to tackle enormous events that strike without warning—earthquakes, hurricanes, even invasions. They’re never harried or anxious or unprepared. And they can teach us a lot about getting things done with speed and style. By Christopher Cox July 8, 2021 Getty Images; Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson Hurricane Florence was
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Strung together quite literally out of the acoustic sounds of an old school Americana we don’t get to hear enough of on the mainstream anymore, Webster’s Wheel’s new LP Milk & Grass captures the Alabama twosome sounding more divinely in touch with the medium than ever before. They break off rollicking melodies in “Country Peepers” as
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The actress is showing new sides of herself as the mysterious Ravonna on the new Disney+ series. By Gina Cherelus July 7, 2021 Gugu Mbatha-Raw in Loki, 2021.Courtesy of Marvel Studios and Disney Gugu Mbatha-Raw’s approach to the characters she plays is to get outside of herself. So when it came to the role of
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Finally, new footage of our favorite family. By Frazier Tharpe July 6, 2021 Brian Cox in Succession.Courtesy of HBO. [embedded content] It’s been 632 days since the Succession season 2 finale restored monocultural TV viewing with a beautifully Shakespearean press conference and one of the most intentionally inscrutable, hotly debated facial reactions in recent history.
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From space flight to slashers, there’s a book for every circumstance this post-pandemic season. By The Editors of GQ July 1, 2021 Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson Whether you’re hitting the beach or the couch this holiday weekend, you should bring a book. There’s a flood of awesome reading this summer, and while you can’t read
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