obituary
Norm MacDonald Mastered the Art of Being Himself
It wasn’t his jokes that were funny — it was him
Sonny Chiba Was the Portrait of the Asian Anti-Hero
Japan’s ultimate badass leaves behind a remarkable legacy in TV, film and martial arts — and an indelible mark on Asian identity and representation
We Could All Learn a Thing or Two About Beating Back Fear from Surf Legend Greg Noll
He was the first famous surfer and first name-brand extreme athlete. But his true legacy is how he showed the rest of us to stop being so scared of the unknown.
Sean Connery Was the Best Bond. But He Represented the Worst Parts of the Character, Too
The beloved actor’s passing provoked plenty of accolades for his legendary career. But his attitude toward women too easily reflected the sexist worldview of his most famous role.
