Posts by Swedan Margen
With “Backrooms” and “Obsession,” Hollywood Is Having a Zoomer-Horror Renaissance.
After stumbling upon the Backrooms that first night, Clark returns to them again and again, like a man obsessed. He becomes bent on mapping them out and uncovering their secrets, and Ejiofor lends him a fanatic’s wide-eyed conviction, as if this great mystery might give his life new meaning. In an underdeveloped twist, Clark persuades…
Read MoreThe Paperboy’s Secret
WHEREAS, many of the citizens of Columbia rely on newspaper carriers to bring them their only information concerning local and world events; and WHEREAS, many prominent citizens of the United States and Columbia started in the business world as a news carrier . . . During my third year, my friend Eric Neuner won Carrier of the Year.…
Read MoreTrust Me: I’m a 5’2″ Fashion Editor—These 26 Petite Wedding Guest Dresses Will Earn You Compliments
Finding the perfect wedding guest dress is rarely straightforward, but for those of us under 5’4″, the challenge is often twofold. Not only does a dress need to feel appropriate for the dress code and align with our personal style, but it also needs to fit properly without requiring a trip to the tailor. As…
Read MoreThe Verdict Is In: This Pant Trend Is More Popular Than Linen in 2026
Linen pants will always serve an important purpose in our warm-weather wardrobes, but it’s human nature to yearn for something shiny and new to wear. And shiny is literally how to describe the pant trend that’s stealing the spotlight away from linen this season. About a month ago, we declared taffeta pants the It pant…
Read MoreEverything a Fashion Editor Did in 62 Hours with TAG Heuer at the Indy 500
Everyone these days is talking about Formula One, and for good reason. It’s often referred to as the pinnacle of motorsport, and for the last seven years, it’s basically been my entire personality. But it’s not the only form of racing that deserves attention. Deep in the heart of America lives a major hub of…
Read MoreThese 26 Elegant Summer Bags Will Make Every Outfit Better
Everyone has a favorite season to dress for. Some love winter because they can throw anything on and hide under a long wool coat. Others love fall because there are endless ways to tastefully layer while still showing some skin. But for me, it’s summer because it’s all about making a statement with the small…
Read MorePope Leo vs. the LinkedIn Hollow Men | National Review
How the slop-ridden professional social network confirms Magnifica Humanitas’s warnings about AI’s threat to creativity. Source link
Read MoreTony Blair Speaks Out Against His Party but Still Won’t Choose Honesty | National Review
The former British prime minister’s criticisms of Labour Party policy suffer from a lack of self-reflection. Source link
Read MoreWhy Has Italy Failed to Qualify for Three Straight World Cups?
But, in the game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kean, who scored Italy’s only goal, was the sole nonwhite Italian player to take the field. He also led the team in goals through the qualifying tournament, even after missing half the games with an injury. One of the matches he missed was against Norway, which beat…
Read MoreWhy Has Italy Failed to Qualify for Three Straight World Cups?
But, in the game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kean, who scored Italy’s only goal, was the sole nonwhite Italian player to take the field. He also led the team in goals through the qualifying tournament, even after missing half the games with an injury. One of the matches he missed was against Norway, which beat…
Read MoreThe Knicks: The Only Game in Town
For Knicks fans, the half century since those two titles has been a prolonged excruciation with intermittent periods of thwarted hope. Ask Spike Lee, who, as a kid, attended the radiant 1970 finale and signed up for season tickets when the Knicks drafted Patrick Ewing, in 1985. A number of stars have worn blue, orange,…
Read MoreThe Expansive Joy of Mao Ishikawa’s Photographs
It’s an understatement to say that we live in a world that is at least partially defined by a surfeit of images, and that the photographs we like, or remember, are those we take ourselves. Selfies or photos documenting travel, anniversaries, the great and boring events of life—we cling to these pictures as a way…
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