Apr 2, 2021 • View in browser

Good morning. 🌤 We hope you enjoyed our April Fools issue yesterday. 🤭 Today, telling scary stories on TikTok, a psychological thriller that explores sexual abuse in the film industry, and The Simpsons spoof the Met Museum.

— Hrag Vartanian, editor-in-chief

The Simpsons Spoofs Metropolitan Museum as “Museum of Generational Wealth”

The latest episode of The Simpsons pokes fun at the parodical Museum of Generational Wealth.

Hrag Vartanian

What We're Watching

"The Witches of the Orient" Pits the Fantasy of Sports Movies Against the Reality of Hard Practice

Now playing at MoMA’s Doc Fortnight, the exciting documentary chronicles the Japanese women’s volleyball team’s path to victory at the 1964 Summer Olympics.

Dan Schindel

How to Tell a Scary Story on TikTok

Live TikToks featuring séances, “hauntings,” and other spooky things are becoming incredibly popular.

Justine Smith

A Mesmerizing Yet Frustrating Portrayal of Film Industry Exploitation

In its desire to avoid cliches, Nina Wu skips over some of the more complex fallout of sexual trauma.

Ela Bittencourt

At a Shiva, a Young Woman Encounters Her Ex … and Her Sugar Daddy

Shiva Baby is a winning cringe comedy of errors and sexual entanglements.

Dan Schindel