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Scarlett Harris

Scarlett Harris is an author and culture critic. You can read her previously published work at her website, The Scarlett Woman, and follow her on Twitter @ScarlettEHarris.

A photo illustration of Donald Trump and Hulk Hogan.
BROTHERHOOD

Trump Makes Netflix’s Hulk Hogan Series All About Himself

The sitting president took time out of his busy schedule for an Oval Office interview about the pro-wrestling legend.

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Chase Infiniti in "The Testements"
PRAISE BE?

The Defining Show of the Trump Era Returns to Torture Us

Nearly a decade after ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ premiered, its sequel is here to remind us that our reality is anything but normal.

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A photo illustration of production stills from Sinners and One Battle After Another.
WHERE THERE’S SMOKE

How the Best Picture ‘Battle’ Exposes Oscars’ Biggest Sin

The industry counted “Sinners” out before it defied all box office expectations. But can it go all the way on Oscar night?

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Mark Wahlberg gets a mention in FX’s "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette"
TOUGH HANG

Mark Wahlberg’s Hate Crime Past Dragged Back Into Spotlight

The underwear model-turned-A-list actor probably won’t be joining Ryan Murphy’s coterie of stars anytime soon.

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A photo illustration of Sepideh Moafi, Tracy Ifeachor, and Noah Wyle in The Pitt.
NOT SEWN UP

How ‘The Pitt’ Did One of Its Best Characters Dirty

On this week’s episode, we finally get our first mention of Dr. Heather Collins’ existence.

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Katy Perry and Carrie Preston as Elsbeth.
HOLY MOLY

Katy Perry Roasted for Killing a Nun in Popular CBS Series

The pop star’s convent saga resurrects in the latest episode.

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Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt in The Smashing Machine.
WAGS OF HOLLYWOOD

Emily Blunt Deserves Better Than the New ‘The Rock’ Movie

She’s far too good of an actress to be relegated to yet another beleaguered wife and role in “The Smashing Machine.”

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A photo illustration of Gone Girl and Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez
LIFE IMITATING ART

Are Ben Affleck and J.Lo the Real-Life ‘Gone Girl?

As Affleck’s big comeback movie “Gone Girl” turns 10, the anniversary has a more twisted resonance when you look at it through the lens of the Bennifer breakup.

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Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence, Yuji Okumoto as Chozen in Cobra Kai.
WAX OFF

‘Cobra Kai’ Is Finally Back, but It’s Lost Its Mojo

The final season of Netflix’s beloved “Karate Kid” sequel, split into two parts, starts off a bit too low-key for its own good.

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Photo illustration of Lady Gaga from A Star is Born.
ORAL HISTORY

Lady Gaga’s ‘Bad’ Pop Song From ‘A Star Is Born’ Turns 5

“Why’d you come around me with an ass like that?” We talked to Diane Warren and the producers about those lyrics—and the movie’s infamous “sellout” track, “Why Did You Do That?”

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