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Thelma’s director explains why he made a dreamy gay coming-of-age superhero storyThelma’s director explains why he made a dreamy gay coming-of-age superhero story
Thor director Taika Waititi on letting his cast ‘reboot’ their charactersThor director Taika Waititi on letting his cast ‘reboot’ their characters
Neuroscientist David Eagleman and composer Anthony Brandt explain how creativity worksNeuroscientist David Eagleman and composer Anthony Brandt explain how creativity works
How makeup designer Donald Mowat helped shape Blade Runner 2049’s futureHow makeup designer Donald Mowat helped shape Blade Runner 2049’s future
Joe Hill on writing horror in an era of Twitter and toxic politicsJoe Hill on writing horror in an era of Twitter and toxic politics
How Studio Ponoc made the break from Studio GhibliHow Studio Ponoc made the break from Studio Ghibli
Author Delilah S. Dawson on creating Captain Phasma’s backstoryAuthor Delilah S. Dawson on creating Captain Phasma’s backstory
Soonish: Zach and Kelly Weinersmith on 10 technologies that will change everythingSoonish: Zach and Kelly Weinersmith on 10 technologies that will change everything
Facebook’s head of social VR talks about the futureFacebook’s head of social VR talks about the future
Angela Robinson on the frank eroticism of her Wonder Woman movieAngela Robinson on the frank eroticism of her Wonder Woman movie
How Brawl in Cell Block 99’s director ‘made it happen on the set’How Brawl in Cell Block 99’s director ‘made it happen on the set’
A hurricane hunter explains what it’s like to fly through the eye of the stormA hurricane hunter explains what it’s like to fly through the eye of the storm
Google hardware is no longer a hobby

Rick Osterloh talks about what’s next for Google hardware

Dieter Bohn
An afternoon with one of Spotify’s ‘Badass Women,’ a 20-year-old New Yorker with one pop-rock anthemAn afternoon with one of Spotify’s ‘Badass Women,’ a 20-year-old New Yorker with one pop-rock anthem
Annihilation author Jeff VanderMeer on how his next novel is inspired by our dystopian presentAnnihilation author Jeff VanderMeer on how his next novel is inspired by our dystopian present
How to put internet art in a bookHow to put internet art in a book
Kaitlyn Tiffany
Author Paul Vigna on The Walking Dead: ‘Zombies are a handy metaphor for anything that’s stalking you’Author Paul Vigna on The Walking Dead: ‘Zombies are a handy metaphor for anything that’s stalking you’
Gogoro’s electric scooters are coming to JapanGogoro’s electric scooters are coming to Japan
What it’s like to spend 8 months on a fake Mars missionWhat it’s like to spend 8 months on a fake Mars mission
Jennifer Brea documented her chronic fatigue syndrome on an iPhone so doctors would believe other womenJennifer Brea documented her chronic fatigue syndrome on an iPhone so doctors would believe other women
Why Peter Dinklage would never use the technology from his new filmWhy Peter Dinklage would never use the technology from his new film
The host of Facebook’s Make Up or Break Up sees no problem with handing your love life over to the crowdThe host of Facebook’s Make Up or Break Up sees no problem with handing your love life over to the crowd
Sci-fi author Martha Wells on writing a series about a robot that calls itself MurderbotSci-fi author Martha Wells on writing a series about a robot that calls itself Murderbot
Can YouTube be a massive business and a hotbed of rebellion?Can YouTube be a massive business and a hotbed of rebellion?
How author Ruthanna Emrys is subverting Lovecraft’s tropes with her own cosmic horror seriesHow author Ruthanna Emrys is subverting Lovecraft’s tropes with her own cosmic horror series
Double Bounce is a new platform that splits the difference between Patreon and TinyLetterDouble Bounce is a new platform that splits the difference between Patreon and TinyLetter
Robin Sloan on his new book Sourdough, San Francisco culture, and a more optimistic Silicon ValleyRobin Sloan on his new book Sourdough, San Francisco culture, and a more optimistic Silicon Valley
Zoe Quinn wants us to build better communities, joke about sex, and save the internetZoe Quinn wants us to build better communities, joke about sex, and save the internet
The expert who helped write the mental disorders manual explains why Trump doesn’t have one

Trump’s narcissism has served him well

Angela Chen
A physicist on why AI safety is ‘the most important conversation of our time’A physicist on why AI safety is ‘the most important conversation of our time’
Nintendo’s Yoshiaki Koizumi on Super Mario Odyssey and the future of the SwitchNintendo’s Yoshiaki Koizumi on Super Mario Odyssey and the future of the Switch
Musician Taryn Southern on composing her new album entirely with AIMusician Taryn Southern on composing her new album entirely with AI
Bushwick’s co-directors discuss bringing war to Brooklyn during a summer of American violenceBushwick’s co-directors discuss bringing war to Brooklyn during a summer of American violence
Lakeith Stanfield explains why Netflix’s new Death Note film isn’t whitewashingLakeith Stanfield explains why Netflix’s new Death Note film isn’t whitewashing
Tommy Wirkola on directing Netflix’s latest dystopia thrillerTommy Wirkola on directing Netflix’s latest dystopia thriller
Game of Thrones’ first AD on how Jon Snow almost became ‘a human kite’Game of Thrones’ first AD on how Jon Snow almost became ‘a human kite’
Game of Thrones’ cinematographer breaks down the ‘dragon-induced Armageddon’ in The Spoils of WarGame of Thrones’ cinematographer breaks down the ‘dragon-induced Armageddon’ in The Spoils of War
The director of Ingrid Goes West on taking inspiration from Instagram influencers and The Talented Mr. RipleyThe director of Ingrid Goes West on taking inspiration from Instagram influencers and The Talented Mr. Ripley
An eclipse chaser explains why the rare celestial event shouldn’t be missedAn eclipse chaser explains why the rare celestial event shouldn’t be missed
Brigsby Bear’s creators on what inspired their film’s weird, critter-filled retro-futureBrigsby Bear’s creators on what inspired their film’s weird, critter-filled retro-future

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