When author Kyle Chayka explored 2010s minimalism in Longing for Less, a very different world existed. Today, a polycrisis-ridden and digitally saturated society finds people yearning for more. Whether you chalk it up to post-pandemic release or a general sense of impending doom, people are now looking for a...

Navigating reality has become an almost constant shock to the system. With the ongoing cost of living crisis, wars, political polarisation, and global environmental issues, life’s stresses are becoming increasingly difficult to escape. With individuals and collectives in a perpetual state of disturbance, peop...

With people’s movie-watching habits shifting away from the multiplex, cinema chain AMC is making its movie theater snacks available outside of its venues. Americans will be able to buy AMC Theatres Perfectly Popcorn to take away from select theaters and malls, or have it delivered to their home.

After a tumultuous year for the film industry, consumers are once again feeling the pull of the movie theater. The four-day Memorial Day weekend saw the biggest US box-office returns since 2019, almost $100 million in sales, reflecting increasing comfort with returning to pre-pandemic activities.

With people across the US increasingly self-isolating and staying inside, they’re finding innovative ways to socialize. Netflix Party is a Chrome browser extension that creates a sense of community and lets people watch their favourite movies and shows together even when they’re miles apart.

Minari tells the story of a Korean-American family forging their own American Dream in rural Arkansas. With plenty of industry buzz, Minari shows the appetite for complex cultural stories of modern America, and how original marketing can make an impact among mainstream film audiences.