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SEPTEMBER 5, 2026

 

This Week in Culture

Must-read stories you may have missed.

Final Emmy Predictions: Can Hacks Keep Widow’s at Bay?

Most of the major categories come down to two or three contenders.

I Went to Venice to See All the Big Oscar Movies. Where Are They?

It’s a weird year for Venice with only one safe-bet Oscars contender.

7 New Books to Read This September

A new Marlon James tome, a tragic tale from Emma Cline, and a hip-hop history.

The 12 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch Labor Day Weekend

Spend the extra time off wisely.

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The Best of 2026 (So Far)

➼ Films, from blockbuster adaptations to low-budget originals and everything in between.

➼ Television hits and underseen gems. 

➼ The most interesting podcasts in the new-media landscape.  

➼ Fiction and non-fiction books. 

➼ Albums, across genres. 

 

Questionably Country

For the first time in history, five country songs were at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. What do they say about the state of country music?

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Cinematrix No. 893: September 5, 2026

Can you name a Brie Larson movie that begins with R–X?

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Can you name a Jordan Peele or Keegan-Michael Key TV comedy?