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January 12, 2016
Alexandra Molotkow
Unlocking the Mystery of Sharon Tate
Ed Sanders tells the story of Sharon Tate's life and legend in a new biography—but raises more questions than he answers.
January 11, 2016
Alex Shephard
Why would Han Solo, apolitical smuggler, appear in the upcoming Star Wars movie about the many Bothans who died?
January 11, 2016
Simon Critchley
David Bowie’s Filthy Lesson
For Bowie, art was inauthenticity all the way down.
January 11, 2016
Laurel Stvan
That’s What Zhe Said: Mx-ing up the Language of Gender
How "they" is going from plural to singular.
January 11, 2016
Elaine Teng
Lionel Messi won the Ballon d’Or (again). But the true highlight was Paul Pogba’s suit.
January 11, 2016
Ryu Spaeth
Watch a teenage Bowie defend boys wearing long hair.
January 11, 2016
Alex Shephard
In praise of David Bowie’s nihilism.
January 11, 2016
Alex Shephard
To understand David Bowie the shape-shifter, watch Cracked Actor.
January 11, 2016
Ryu Spaeth
David Bowie’s last single, fittingly, was “Lazarus.”
January 11, 2016
Aaron Swartz
Against School
In this previously unpublished essay, Aaron Swartz sought an explanation for the persistent—and possibly deliberate—failures in our school system.
January 11, 2016
Ryu Spaeth
That time David Bowie was arrested for pot, resulting in the most beautiful mug shot ever.
January 11, 2016
Ryu Spaeth
David Bowie’s response to his first American fan letter is a glimpse at the man behind the mask.
January 11, 2016
Ryu Spaeth
David Bowie, shape-shifter.
January 11, 2016
Kathryn Joyce
The Trouble With the Christian Adoption Movement
Evangelical Americans believed adoption could save children in the developing world from poverty—and save their souls.
January 11, 2016
Esther Breger
David Bowie has died at the age of 69.
January 11, 2016
Alex Shephard
Spotlight, Carol, and The Big Short were all big losers at tonight’s Golden Globes.
January 11, 2016
Alex Shephard
And the winners of the 2016 Golden Globes are...
January 11, 2016
Alex Shephard
Here’s what Ricky Gervais said to Mel Gibson.
January 11, 2016
Elaine Teng
Sylvester Stallone forgot to thank his black costar and director.
January 11, 2016
Esther Breger
Quentin Tarantino does not know his awards history.

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