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Many of 2016’s freshmen shows went out of their way to reflect the world not as audiences might wish it to be, but as it really is.
In Saturday’s game, the college-football powerhouse will either reinforce their brilliance, or suffer a historic upset. Whatever happens, it’ll be an incredible watch.
The Spanish auteur has been accused of making films with misogynistic themes. But too infrequently have critics considered an important factor: the director’s sexuality.
From “Formation” onwards, the singer tried to build bridges while celebrating her identity—and revealed just how divided the country is.
Since its invention in the 19th century, the footwear has been about much more than athletics—conveying ideas about national identity, class, race, and other forms of social meaning.
He proved he could still move records even after he discarded his teen idol image, and after the world knew he was gay.
The Atlantic looks back at key cinematic moments in 2016, this time Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg’s documentary about the titular, doomed politician.
The iconic actress, writer, and comedian—who died at the age of 60—was the kind of star Hollywood only sees once in a lifetime.
In a franchise first, Rogue One’s soundtrack isn’t helmed by the legendary composer.
The Atlantic looks back at key cinematic moments in 2016, this time Barry Jenkins’s film about a young man’s life in three acts.
The 19th-century writer believed that the power of poetry and democracy came from an ability to make a unified whole out of disparate parts.
Highlights from seven days of reading about arts and entertainment
We asked readers to share the tunes that get them in the holiday spirit, and we compiled our favorite answers…
As stars avoid inauguration bookings, the president-elect tries to divide America’s population from its popular culture.
J.A. Bayona’s tear-jerking fantasy film doesn’t come close to earning its inevitably devastating emotional climax.
The Atlantic looks back at key cinematic moments in 2016, this time a dystopian comedy about love and relationships.
Doubled quotes developed as indications of a rational world. Now they’re developing as indications of the opposite.
How much do you know about the films that, each year, insist on The Magic of Christmas? How much do you want to?
The Atlantic’s editors and writers share their favorite titles—new, classic, or somewhere in between—from a year of reading.