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here at sinkhole, we’re explorers, not explainers – our goal is to chart the world's complexities, to resist the echo chamber, and to engage in the difficult work of empathy.

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Steven Universe Finds Religion
Aug 24

Aug 24 Steven Universe Finds Religion

Maura Kiefer
culture

The show is deeper than it at first appears.

Duck Butter Finally Comes to Real America aka Netflix
Jul 5

Jul 5 Duck Butter Finally Comes to Real America aka Netflix

Brendon Barnes
culture

In Miguel Arteta’s new film, one couple condenses months’ worth of dating into just 24 hours.

Checking in on Westworld
Jun 22

Jun 22 Checking in on Westworld

Brendon Barnes
culture

Plus: notes on HBO’s Succession, and a couple of underrated hip hop artists.

My third impressions of Kanye West’s ye
Jun 5

Jun 5 My third impressions of Kanye West’s ye

Brendon Barnes
culture

West’s eighth studio album is uneven, but it does deliver a handful of memorable moments.

The beauty and wellness space is more confusing than ever.
May 21

May 21 The beauty and wellness space is more confusing than ever.

Rachel Kolman
culture

Avoid the visuals. Here are some podcast recs for those looking for real, funny, thoughtful reviews of beauty products.

A Quiet Place as an Allegory for Living the Undocumented Life in America
May 2

May 2 A Quiet Place as an Allegory for Living the Undocumented Life in America

Eloísa Pérez-Lozano
culture

There are some very striking similarities.

White Noise
Apr 28

Apr 28 White Noise

Brendon Barnes
culture

We’re living in the golden age of podcasts. Here are some lessons from an obsessive listener.

On the limits of movie adaptations of video games
Apr 23

Apr 23 On the limits of movie adaptations of video games

Rachel Kolman
culture

They’ll never be great, but we can still enjoy them.

The Young Animal imprint is a weird, important addition to DC Comics.
Apr 15

Apr 15 The Young Animal imprint is a weird, important addition to DC Comics.

Jacob Samuels
culture

YA comics feature bird-like aliens, sentient streets, complex societies inside burritos, and compelling character arcs.

The Bromance Collective continues to thrive
Apr 7

Apr 7 The Bromance Collective continues to thrive

Rachel Kolman
culture

There's something for everyone in Seth Rogen's Netflix variety show, Hilarity for Charity. Plus: HBO's Crashing hits its stride in its second season.

Moving beyond ‘So when did you come out?’
Apr 1

Apr 1 Moving beyond ‘So when did you come out?’

Jacob Samuels
culture

Queery and Brooklyn Nine-Nine are two positive notches in the entertainment industry’s evolution toward accurate representation of LGBTQ lives.

Netflix’s <i>Collateral</i> aims small – and wins big
Mar 24

Mar 24 Netflix’s Collateral aims small – and wins big

Brendon Barnes
culture

It’s both a respite from, and a reminder of, our current political moment.

I watched two of the Oscar-nominated documentaries. They didn’t disappoint.
Mar 11

Mar 11 I watched two of the Oscar-nominated documentaries. They didn’t disappoint.

Jacob Samuels
culture

Icarus is tense and powerful, while Faces Places is languid, friendly, and often moving.

Late night television grapples with politics in the age of Trump
Mar 3

Mar 3 Late night television grapples with politics in the age of Trump

Rachel Kolman
culture

Daily Show alums John Oliver and Stephen Colbert do it best, though.

HBO’s <i>High Maintenance</i> provides a surprising, and refreshing, depth of character.
Feb 23

Feb 23 HBO’s High Maintenance provides a surprising, and refreshing, depth of character.

Jacob Samuels
culture

Plus: YouTube’s Hot Ones is revitalizing the talk show format – with hot wings.

With the Winter Olympics and <i>My Next Guest Needs No Introduction</i>, we’re seeing media shift before our eyes.
Feb 17

Feb 17 With the Winter Olympics and My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, we’re seeing media shift before our eyes.

Rachel Kolman
culture

The way we consume media is changing, and prestige events and big personalities are trying to keep up.

<i>Queer Eye</i> returns to remind us of ourselves.
Feb 10

Feb 10 Queer Eye returns to remind us of ourselves.

Brendon Barnes
culture

Netflix's reboot Queer Eye is surprisingly moving, and Freeform's Alone Together could use a consistent third wheel.

E!’s <i>Citizen Rose</i> is a clear indication that #metoo has moved the needle.
Feb 3

Feb 3 E!’s Citizen Rose is a clear indication that #metoo has moved the needle.

Rachel Kolman
culture

Rose McGowan amplifies her voice as the most visible figure in the #metoo movement on a new E! docuseries, and Tom Segura continues his run of observational comedy in his most confident special to date.

Appointment viewing and garbage magic
Jan 27

Jan 27 Appointment viewing and garbage magic

Brendon Barnes
culture

The second season of American Crime Story is, just two episodes in, already better than the first. Plus: The Bachelor’s latest villain is an all-time great.

There are no guarantees those same things will go right this time around.
Jan 20

Jan 20 There are no guarantees those same things will go right this time around.

Rachel Kolman
culture

Slate's new podcast Slow Burn, about the downfall of Richard Nixon, is an excellent new addition to the ocean of podcasts about Trump,  in large part because it stays away from direct comparisons. Plus: SNL parodies fashion shows in the age of #metoo, and a speedrun of Titenic (yes, Titenic) will make your day.

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