OCTOBER 3, 2026

This Week in Culture

Must-read stories you may have missed.

It's Alive!

Luca Guadagnino’s Artificial is like watching a horror movie you happen to be living through.

Casey Bloys and the To-Do List From Hell

Run a streaming empire, fight Netflix, figure out Pluto … bury Showtime? No pressure.

Jena Malone Answers Every Question We Have About Donnie Darko

Twenty-five years after the movie’s release, she reflects on its rise to cult status and her interpretation of that hand wave at the very end.

The 11 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

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Carly Rae Jepsen’s Pop Pedagogy

Five years after her first appearance, Carly Rae Jepsen returns.

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Cinematrix No. 921: October 3, 2026

Can you name a Dakota Fanning movie released between 1990 and 2010?

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Can you name a Will Forte or Will Sharpe TV show with 3+ seasons?

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