Joseph Kosinski’s Vast, Lonely Worlds

The director knew how to sell Tom Cruise on aTop Gunsequel: Maverick is still Maverick. Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Despite making pretty big movies,Top Gun: Maverickdirector Joseph Kosinski could probably be considered a cult filmmaker. Now youre approaching a character that was hugely important to his career. Youve got Jerry Bruckheimer, who, with Don Simpson, was the driving force behind the first film....

June 2, 2022 · 10 min · 1954 words · Mrs. Dawn Benton

New York State Court Will Hear Harvey Weinstein’s Appeal

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Weinstein fought his conviction in a lower appeals court, but it ruled against him in June. Harvey Weinsteins sexual-assaultconvictionwas upheld by a New York State appeals court on Thursday, June 2. Weinsteins legal teamarguedhis appeal before the Appellate Division, First Department, on December 15, 2021. The jury was overwhelmed by such prejudicial, bad evidence. Kamins continued, He was in a legal vise in this case....

June 2, 2022 · 1 min · 204 words · Matthew Ochoa

Nobody Can Tell the Stories Ms. Pat Tells

Oh, you like podcasts? Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Theres no traditional route into comedy especially none like Ms. Pats. When she was 30, a social worker suggested comedy. you’re able to read excerpts from the transcript or listen to the full episode below. Tune in toGood Oneevery Thursday onApple Podcasts,Spotify,Stitcher,Overcast, orwherever you get your podcasts. Alchemizing Anger I wanted to start by saying congratulations on your special....

June 2, 2022 · 4 min · 832 words · Anthony Graham

Obi-Wan KenobiRecap: Rehash of the Sith

Obi-Wan Kenobi Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. In its third episode, the structure ofObi-Wan Kenobibecomes clearer. (Not counting an apparently retconned appearance from Quinlan inPhantom Menace, naturally.) The more pressing question: DoesObi-Wan Kenobireally earn its Underground Railroad allusions? (Did every drafts suddenly, stormtroopers arrive moment somehow get incorporated into one episode?) By design, this is not the rematch of the century....

June 2, 2022 · 1 min · 147 words · Randall Chapman

Slow Burn,Stolen, and 3 More Podcasts Worth Trying

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. it’s possible for you to reach me atnicholas.quah@nymag.comor find meon Twitter. Slow Burn: Roev.Wade End times.Listenhere. Slow Burnreturns in heavy, timely fashion, as is customary for Slates flagship audio-documentary franchise. With just four installments, this season will be brief. (Her image adorns the seasons cover art.) The very best seasons ofSlow Burnunspool events of the past to place us within the rhythms of history....

June 2, 2022 · 2 min · 264 words · Jacqueline Hobbs

The 17 BestSNLSketches of Season 47

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. This seems necessary, due less to creative stagnation (we love you, Lil Baby Aidy!) Mattress Store Rami Malek has a weird energy. Thats not a negative judgment its arguably what makes him a compelling actor. Is this mattress melodrama Maleks best work sinceMr. young comedian whose limited range is supposed to be part of his charm....

June 2, 2022 · 1 min · 149 words · Brian Peterson

The KardashiansRecap: For the Love of Pete

The Kardashians Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. What is more luxurious? I know, shocker, Gwyneth did it too. What will this collaboration between Poosh and Goop (which Im dubbing Poop) look like? Well,obviously, its a vagina-scented candle called This Smells Like My Pooshy. We finally get the story behind the fake Emmy in Kris Jenners office. Who did it belong to?...

June 2, 2022 · 1 min · 174 words · Roger Hernandez

The Phantom Nostalgia ofHeartstopper

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Only pleading doesnt sound right. After all, those puppy-dog eyes are more often than not used to express a feeling of cloying sentimentality. Over the course of eight episodes, Charlie and Nicks relationship grows more and more complicated. But more to the point, its the kind we wish we couldve experienced ourselves. Hapless run-ins in the hallway....

June 2, 2022 · 1 min · 130 words · Robert Parker

The Pride Puzzle

New crosswords dropped daily. Find all our gameshere. Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. More Crosswords Tags:

June 2, 2022 · 1 min · 26 words · Kristina Fleming

The Spring TV Avalanche Wasn’t Good for Anyone

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Its not your imagination: Spring 2022 has seen an avalanche of new and returning TV content. In some cases, it was a premeditated act. Industry insiders tell Vulture the root cause of the programming pileup is the many Emmy-hungry platforms desperately seeking statuettes. So many titles have benefited in years past, one veteran exec says of the spring scheduling strategy....

June 2, 2022 · 1 min · 203 words · Kevin Mendoza

Under the Banner of HeavenSeries-Finale Recap: All the Wisdom You Need

Under the Banner of Heaven Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Its the central question ofUnder the Banner of Heavenspowerful 90-minute finale. What remains, and where will it take you? One was the blood-atonement list. From Onias, our detectives also learn that Ron knew Dianna was hiding out in Florida with their kids. When my testimony died, he says, I thought Id die with it....

June 2, 2022 · 3 min · 476 words · Christina Evans

Who Got the Most Screen Time onSNLSeason 47?

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. The47th season ofSaturday Night Livefeels momentous in retrospect. Or, perhaps more importantly:Whoended up onscreen? We here at Vulture annually employ a points system to answer exactly that question. Anyone in an ensemble sketch (which by design has no star) gets two points. Anyone who plays a Weekend Update character (basically a sketch with one character) gets three points....

June 2, 2022 · 2 min · 313 words · David Vega

Young Thug Denied Bond for Gang Charge, Trial Set for January

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Young Thughas been denied bond for racketeering and gang-related charges brought against him last month. Vulture has reached out to Young Thugs legal counsel for a statement. Young Thugs trial is set for January 9, 2023. Prosecutors told the court that they have already approached one attorney in the cases about their defendants potential cooperation....

June 2, 2022 · 1 min · 123 words · Richard Carlson