Paul Schrodt

Paul Schrodt is a freelance writer and editor covering pop culture and the entertainment industry. He's also written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, GQ, Men's Health, The Hollywood Reporter, and others.

A photo illustration of Sleepy Hallow, Beetlejuice and Corpse Bride

LIFE IS A DARK ROOM

Tim Burton’s 10 Goth-iest Movies, Ranked by Goth Factor

A lover of all things black and undead, the director has put his unforgettably nightmarish, gorgeous stamp on movies for decades. We rank his most indelibly Burton-esque.

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Joaquin Phoenix rides a horse in a still from "Napoleon"

BRING ON THE PEE BREAKS

Why I Can’t Wait to See Ridley Scott’s 4-Hour ‘Napoleon’ Cut

The director’s extended version of the Joaquin Phoenix-starring epic sounds ridiculous and exhausting. It will also probably be great.

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A photo illustration featuring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, Cate Blanchett, and Rooney Mara in Todd Haynes films.

THE JUDY GARLAND SCALE

Todd Haynes’ Best and Gayest Movies, Ranked by Queerness

The pioneering director has made the queer film of the year in the juicy “May December.” How does it stack up against “Carol,” “Far From Heaven,” and the rest of his work?

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How Rich People Smoke Pot

The Volcano Vaporizer has become a coveted status symbol for posh pot smokers, who say it draws out the drug's aroma like "the bouquet of a wine," and their personal trainers insist on it.

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Is LSD Good for You?

As the FDA paves the way for clinical LSD trials, scientists are exploring its medical benefits. Is acid the new Xanax? Plus, from Angelina to The Beatles, a gallery of celebrity trippers.

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