That is an version of The Atlantic Each day, a publication that guides you thru the most important tales of the day, helps you uncover new concepts, and recommends the most effective in tradition. Sign up for it here.
In immediately’s studying listing, spend time with our writers’ takes on a number of the buzziest films of the previous yr.
How to Lose an Oscar in 10 Days
The star of the yr’s most nominated movie torpedoed her likelihood to win the trophy—in audacious style.
By Shirley Li
Is Anyone Shocked by Babygirl?
Don’t flip to Nicole Kidman for a frank accounting of what sexual domination appears to be like like.
By Caitlin Flanagan
The Oscars Have Left the Mainstream Moviegoer Behind
The Academy discovered its nominees on the worldwide film-festival circuit, not on the movie show.
By David Sims
The Movie That Mattered Most in 2024
Blink Twice anticipated the tradition shift that outlined the yr.
By Sophie Gilbert
The Failed Promise of the New Captain America
The primary intriguing Marvel sequel in years shortly wastes its potential.
By David Sims
A Horror Movie About an Atheist Who Won’t Shut Up
The hollowness on the heart of Heretic
By McKay Coppins
The Film That Rips the Hollywood Comeback Narrative Apart
The Substance is one in every of a number of latest films that scrutinize older feminine performers’ battle to remain related.
By Shirley Li
The Week Forward
- The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien (streaming tonight on Hulu)
-
Mickey 17, Bong Joon-ho’s new sci-fi-comedy movie a few disposable area employee who dies and regenerates to assist colonize an ice world (in theaters Friday)
-
Daredevil: Born Again, a Marvel motion sequence a few blind lawyer who fights crime (out Tuesday)
Essay
Grad College Is in Bother
By Ian Bogost
Jennie Bromberg was by some means nonetheless exuberant final weekend about her future profession in public well being. In January, she interviewed for a aggressive Ph.D. program in epidemiology on the College of Washington, one in every of a number of to which she has utilized. “I cherished them. It was wonderful,” she informed me by telephone whereas on a stroll along with her Australian shepherd. However the e mail that arrived from UW shortly after she obtained residence was not the acceptance letter that she’d hoped for. Nor was it even a rejection. As an alternative, it mentioned that she’d been positioned in grad-school purgatory.
Extra in Tradition
Catch Up on The Atlantic
Picture Album
![A diver explores an underwater cave in the Yucatán Peninsula. (Alvaro Herrero [Mekan] / UPY2025)](https://cdn.theatlantic.com/media/newsletters/2025/02/original-1/original.jpg)
Check out the winning entries on this yr’s Underwater Photographer of the 12 months contest.
