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Universal Is Skipping Influencer Screenings for The Odyssey. Film Critics Are Thrilled
With discourse about Christopher Nolan’s epic already raging, first viewer reactions will come from mainstream press, not content creators. Some critics are gloating over this break from the norm.
Miles Klee
Hollywood Thrives on ‘Rabid’ Fans. For Publicists, They’re a Nightmare
A scuffle between stan account Club Chalamet and another Heated Rivalry die-hard shines a light on how parasocial fans are a publicist’s greatest asset—and liability.
Ej Dickson
10 Designers Share the Trends Defining Dwellings of Tomorrow
From friend compounds and meditation spaces to shaded outdoor areas and rooms just to make coffee, homes are getting even more multipurpose.
Mary Holland
In Praise of a Dumb House
Tech has been encroaching on the family domicile for years—but actor, writer, and satirist Jill Kargman is all in on analog.
Jill Kargman
What Do Americans Spend on Housing?
WIRED surveyed readers on their housing costs. The answers paint a stark portrait of unaffordability, climate adaptation, and the death of the homeowner dream.
Sandra Upson
The 12 Best Movies to Stream This Month
I Am Frankelda, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, and From Russia With Love are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.
Matt Kamen
The WIRED Guide to Houston for Business Travelers
Where to eat, stay, work, and eat some more while visiting Space City on business.
Christopher Null
No, I Don’t Want to Watch Your Straight Hockey Show
From Amazon’s Off Campus to Netflix’s upcoming Icebreakers, the recent spate of hetero hockey romances shows Hollywood learned the wrong lessons from Heated Rivalry.
Ej Dickson
Robin Byrd, the Sex Godmother of Millennials, Says the Internet Ruined Porn
The 1970s porn actress turned New York City late night public access queen says censorship and a lack of star quality among modern adult entertainers turned her off of the industry.
Ej Dickson
Drive Slower, Save Money on Gas. Thanks, Physics!
Planning a Fourth of July getaway? Use less gas—and cut your emissions—by easing up on the pedal.
Rhett Allain
The New Odyssey Movie Is Sparking a Right-Wing Backlash. This Female Scholar Knows It Well
Emily Wilson’s 2017 translation of Homer’s epic—the first by a woman—was called a woke “abomination” by online reactionaries. Christopher Nolan’s film is facing similar critiques.
John Semley
Go Ahead and Get Your Kid That 3D Printer
Kids love 3D printers almost as much as K-Pop Demon Hunters. Just give in and get one.
Martin Cizmar