‘Manas’ Review: A Bleak Coming of Age 21. May 2026 (11:01) A 13-year-old girl living on the Brazilian island of Marajó finds herself trapped in cycles of abuse in this upsetting film.(New York Times)
How Stephen Colbert, and Late Night, Evolved 21. May 2026 (11:00) James Poniewozik, our chief television critic, traces the way Stephen Colbert presided over a heyday of political comedy on late night.(New York Times)
Publishing’s Latest Piracy Problem: Audiobooks on YouTube 21. May 2026 (11:00) Illegal, synthetically narrated copies of “The Hunger Games,” hit self-help books and everything in between are increasingly common on the platform.(New York Times)
Gothic Fantasy Novels Filled With Dark Magic 21. May 2026 (11:00) The best-selling author Rachel Gillig recommends books that bring the haunted hallmarks of Gothic fiction into enchanted settings.(New York Times)