Amazon’s “democratic” TV development process may have a sexist loophole

Amazon has never ordered a show straight to series from a woman. Why?

The Americans has always been a show about faith

The Americans sets up a world where communist, capitalist, and Christian beliefs are in close, uncomfortable proximity.

Why do people fast for Lent?

And 6 other questions you were too embarrassed to ask.

Helen Oyeyemi’s short stories are so good I am actively angry I did not read them before

What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours, now out in paperback, is dark and perfect.

This '90s kid turned his love of a decade into the internet's best mashup albums

Neil Cicierega's new mashup album, Mouth Moods, is so much more than just an extended “All Star” joke.

Twitter suspended, then restored, the account of former KKK grand wizard David Duke

That's not a good sign for anyone wanting the website to crack down on white supremacy.

Kristen Wiig crashes The Last Man on Earth in a standalone, standout episode on rich people in the apocalypse

The Fox comedy follows Wiig’s spacey socialite as she outlives Laura Dern and President Pence in a viral outbreak.

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The Dalai Lama wants the Last Week Tonight host to be his demon best friend forever.

Logan succeeds by understanding that Wolverine is a character first, a superhero second

Director James Mangold’s subtle defiance of superhero movie convention is a nod to Wolverine’s comic book history.

Why April has become the home of prestige TV

Blame the Emmys.

Why The Legend of Zelda is one of the most important franchises in gaming

The Legend of Zelda has repeatedly changed gaming. Its latest entry, Breath of the Wild, could too.

How film projection got so complicated — and how it can make or break your movie experience

From 35mm to 3D IMAX, the history of movies is a history of film technology.

The Walking Dead season 7, episode 12: "Say Yes" preaches against complacency — which is weird on a complacent show

This week’s ep also lets Rick and Michonne have fun with zombie killing!