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Me on what the Netflix doc about Raygun gets wrong about that Olympics moment. (The answer is, essentially: everything.)
She Made Breakdancing a Joke at the Olympics. Now She’s Back in an Infuriating New Netflix Documentary.
Raygun is not the real victim of the Olympic breakdancing debacle.
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pretty much exactly the piece I wanted to read on tonight’s Lanterns, from @calllmenadira.net
HBO’s Great New Show Follows a Black Superhero. We Finally Get His Origin Story in a New Episode—and It’s a Doozy.
Lanterns isn’t just about superheroes—it’s as much about the Black American experience.
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On July 8th, we published a piece on AI in Heated Rivalry fic fandom. On July 30th, the New York Times ran a piece on the same subject. We weren't surprised—because we knew a Times reporter had read our coverage. A tale of two fandom articles, part of a longstanding dynamic in the media industry:
Lessons From a Heated Media Rivalry
How we learned that the New York Times has a Fansplaining account.
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I really really have a lot of love for actors who find the psychology of villainy so interesting. And, for what it's worth, "If you were the devil, I would pay to go to hell" is one of the coolest things that you could ever have said about you while sitting on a shitty couch on daytime TV.
Tim Curry - The View - Meredith Vieira Interview & Question Of The Day - Over The Top Promo - 1997
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in heaven she will finally get the respect she deserves
The original girl's girl. The girl who loved sisterhood, who FUNDED sisterhood, who recognized and acknowledged sisterhood. The girl who knew that sisterhood was not only acrylic nails but also literacy and allyship and health and accessibility and, above all, good music.
This is the letter kids got at the end of Dolly’s Imagination Library. I defy you to read this and not cry.
I think the universal grieving comes in no small part from the fact she represented the best of what America could be, and that she never stopped chasing that ideal, artistically and socially
Growing up gay with a Christian background, I'll never forget how Dolly made me understand that being a gay Christian needn't be an oxymoron. Even though I don't count myself among believers these days, boy she did more good for Christian values than any preacher in the pulpit
Nitish Pahwa@nitishpahwa.com · 3w agoI think the universal grieving comes in no small part from the fact she represented the best of what America could be, and that she never stopped chasing that ideal, artistically and socially
I did not get Dune tickets, so I decided to throw a tantrum about it. But I also worry honestly that this so-called "ticketmasterization" of movie tickets could be bad for films in the long run. slate.com/culture/2026...
Getting Concert Tickets Has Become a Bloodbath. Now Another Leisure Activity Is Joining the Club.
Trying to see Dune: Part Three or The Odyssey in IMAX 70 mm? Good luck.
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It's no surprise that the success of The Odyssey has led to more people reading the book—some, even for the first time!—but what does this moment mean to people in the literary world? I spoke to booksellers, librarians, readers, and academics to find out!
The Odyssey Book Bump Is Real, and It’s Glorious
The Odyssey is a gift from the gods to those who care about literature and the written word.
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Rachelle Hampton, host of the ‘Normal Gossip’ podcast, says living alone has its perks: ‘Any meal can be anything.’ In her ‘Grub Street Diet,’ she tracks a week of dining with her Supper Club group and drinking coffee at a luxuriously late hour.
Normal Gossip’s Rachelle Hampton Used to Have a Fancy Pour-over Routine
Rachelle Hampton, host of the ‘Normal Gossip’ podcast, says living alone has its perks: ‘Any meal can be anything.’ In her ‘Grub Street Diet,’ she tracks a week of dining with her Supper Club group and drinking coffee at a luxuriously late hour.
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I was on this week's episode of Normal Gossip to dish with @heyydnae.bsky.social on perhaps the Blackest piece of gossip on the show yet!
Last Rites and Kia Boys with Nadira Goffe | Normal Gossip | Defector Media
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Belated but now that the Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender is out, I rehashed the whole leak controversy and, more interestingly to me, how capitalism has changed our attitudes to piracy
The Long-Awaited Movie Sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender Is Finally Here. The Road to Its Release Has Been a Mess.
Paramount was bungling the release of Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender even before the movie leaked.
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I saw The Odyssey in 4DX and interviewed the 4DX team to find out how it all came together!!
Forget IMAX 70 mm. I Found a Better Way to Watch The Odyssey.
The Odyssey in 4DX is not for the faint of heart, but it is a genuinely good time.
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WHAT THE FUCK IS A HERO?!?! ITS A HOAGIE, DH RRRRAAAAAHHHHH
adamnyeary15.bsky.social@adamnyeary15.bsky.social · 2mo agoLEBRON TO PHILLY HIT MY FUCKIN MUSIC
LeBron leaving the Lakers after Bronny’s contract locked in:
newjeans comeback without danielle katseye comeback without manon
Soobrangdan Upset Crying
ALT: Soobrangdan Upset Crying
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Was back on Disrupted's annual summer movie panel to discuss what trends are popping up in film this year with @mangiotto.bsky.social, @cinestudio.bsky.social's James Hanley, and our wonderful host @kbdphd.bsky.social!!
Our annual summer movie panel on big epics like 'The Odyssey' and smaller films like 'Camp'
The 'Disrupted' summer movie panel is back! We'll talk about the moment horror films are having today, and we'll have an honest conversation about representation in Hollywood.
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for more on the lettuce of it all, and why we're having to deal with Cyclospora to begin with, read @calllmenadira.net's excellent interview: bsky.app/profile/call...
nadira 🙃@calllmenadira.net · 2mo agoI spoke to a food microbiologist to find out why lettuce is always at the scene of the crime with foodborne illnesses, but what I found out that intrigued me more is just how pesky of a parasite Cyclospora is—and how our govt has made this outbreak that much worse. slate.com/life/2026/07...
thanks to everyone who spoke with me! here's my survey of how Americans are changing up their everyday lunch habits to avoid cyclosporiasis/explosive diarrhea, and why all your favorite salad and bowl joints (Sweetgreen, Chopt, Cava, etc) are getting hit in the process slate.com/business/202...
The Hottest Lunch Trend in America Just Ran Into a Very Unpleasant Problem
From Chipotle to Chopt, the cyclosporiasis outbreak is causing an implosion of sales—and an explosion of problems elsewhere.
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Nitish Pahwa@nitishpahwa.com · 2mo agoCALL FOR SOURCES: have you changed up your daily meal routine in response to the Cyclospora outbreak? are you avoiding your favorite salad place for the time being, or ordering different items from your go-to joints? I'd love to chat with you for a story! feel free to DM here or on Signal (@ in bio)
Many thanks to @slate.com and their excellent reporter Nadira Goffe. We had a great conversation! slate.com/culture/2026...
Elon Musk Is Furious That Lupita Nyong’o Is Playing Helen of Troy. I Asked a Classicist How She Really Looked.
A classicist breaks down the complicated truth behind the mythological figure—and what the conversation surrounding her is missing.
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worth noting that we obviously spoke before the news broke about the outbreak being linked to taylor farms lettuce! but this is good to read if you want to know why lettuce was suspect #1
nadira 🙃@calllmenadira.net · 2mo agoI spoke to a food microbiologist to find out why lettuce is always at the scene of the crime with foodborne illnesses, but what I found out that intrigued me more is just how pesky of a parasite Cyclospora is—and how our govt has made this outbreak that much worse. slate.com/life/2026/07...
I spoke to a food microbiologist to find out why lettuce is always at the scene of the crime with foodborne illnesses, but what I found out that intrigued me more is just how pesky of a parasite Cyclospora is—and how our govt has made this outbreak that much worse. slate.com/life/2026/07...
The “Explosive Diarrhea” Outbreak May Come Down to a Familiar Culprit. This Keeps Happening for a Reason.
Our salad days are well and truly on hold.
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Everyone is arguing about Helen of Troy and whether it makes sense that a Black woman is cast to play her in Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY. So, naturally, I asked a classicist, who basically said: There's more important things to talk about!!!!
Elon Musk Is Furious That Lupita Nyong’o Is Playing Helen of Troy. I Asked a Classicist How She Really Looked.
A classicist breaks down the complicated truth behind the mythological figure—and what the conversation surrounding her is missing.
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I've been pretty weirded out by the anti-Black allegations and intraracial hate Aniya has experienced since this KC drama on Love Island. Here's a breakdown of my thoughts:
Summer’s Hottest—and Most Divisive—Show Is in Full Swing. But One Controversy Has Gone Too Far.
The reactions to Aniya and KC on Love Island USA have been troubling.
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Was emotional (really!) to make a final appearance on the greatest culture podcast there ever was. Love you, Dana, Julia, & Steve. The GOATs
nadira 🙃@calllmenadira.net · 3mo agoAs Culture Gabfest is ending, this week's show marks my official final appearance. But it's a GOOD episode with some great familiar faces! We discuss: - Masters of the Universe with @jamellebouie.net - Is God Is - and Taylor Swift with @jodyrosen.bsky.social + @juliaturner.bsky.social!