Jordan Calhoun
Calhoun is the editor in chief of the lifestyle websites Lifehacker and The Takeout. He is the author of Piccolo Is Black: A Memoir of Race, Religion, and Pop Culture.
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Movies Don’t Need Reviews. They Need Something Else.
Reviews are about the writer as much as the art itself.
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‘The White Lotus,’ Daphne, and the Luxury of Delusion
Money may not bring happiness, but it can buy the next-best thing.
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The Best Feeling Art Can Give
‘A Strange Loop’ reminded me that everything is just a moment in time.
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Leaving Twitter Is Not a Virtue—But Staying Isn’t Either
Some users say they’re staying on the platform for a higher purpose. But is that the only reason?
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‘Bake Off’ Is for Bros
Among my friends, ‘The Great British Bake Off’ was the gateway to a better model of masculinity.
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Make Me a Zaddy Like Kratos
The God of War character is an unlikely inspiration for would-be older dads everywhere.
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It’s a Bad Time to Be a New Marvel Fan
Longtime fans are having the time of our lives. But for newer audiences, it’s the same old gatekeeping.
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The Patriotic Propaganda of ‘The Redeem Team’
Under its surface, the Netflix documentary sells national duty and American exceptionalism—but I don’t want my sports to have a deeper meaning.
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‘Entergalactic’ Has Me Believing In Love Again
The new Netflix animated movie about balancing love and success is well worth your time.
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Feeling Like a Stupid American
The Hulu series ‘Ramy’ isn’t a travel show, but it could be.
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My Family of Conspiracists
In the new docuseries ‘Shadowland,’ Atlantic journalists consider how to address widespread conspiratorial thinking. But maybe conspiracists can’t be helped.
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‘Law & Order’ Is Aging Poorly
On ‘Last Week Tonight,’ John Oliver knocked down a common claim: It’s just a TV show.
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Christian Doublespeak Is Worse Than Profanity
In ‘Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.’—and many Christian circles—kind words are the most cutting.
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On ‘Mo,’ It’s Either God or Therapy
The new Netflix comedy examines the role of therapy for believers.
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Watching ‘House of the Dragon’ as a ‘Game of Thrones’ Skeptic
I couldn’t stand the thought of watching anything with Grand Maesters or Valyrian steel again, but I gave the new series a chance anyway.
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‘Legacy’ Is the Lakers’ ‘Last Dance’
The Hulu documentary on the L.A. NBA team gives an incredible look into one of the greatest sports franchises of all time.
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‘Paper Girls’ and Who We Are to Our Younger Selves
The new Amazon Prime series depicts conversations between adults and their 12-year-old selves.
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‘Harley Quinn’ Is the Best Show You Refuse to Watch
Behind the violence and crassness is an unexpectedly heartfelt series.
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‘The Rehearsal’ Is a Litmus Test for Cruelty
Nathan Fielder’s HBO series blurs the line between helping people and making fun of them.
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Victoria’s Secret Irreparably Damaged Our Culture
A new documentary follows billionaire Leslie Wexner and his iconic brand’s influence.
