It seems I can’t escape “Dear Evan Hansen.” It’s a new musical. And yes, that’s my name, but no, I’ve got nothing to do with it. Still, every few days, friends and acquaintances have been pinging me ...

TikTok is the breakout hit in social media apps at the moment — it’s currently ranked first in entertainment, and 12th overall in terms of download popularity on iOS, and 8th on Android in the US — ...

Tyler Menzel watches television or movies or cable news, and he no longer sees what regular people see. He filters for the magical few seconds — a woman’s uncontrolled smirk, a man’s harrumph, a ...

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It’s fitting that the winner of the world’s first film festival for GIFs—or, excuse me, “short-form content”—doesn’t exactly consider himself a cineaste.* “I love short-form. I’ve never taken a liking ...

After all the events that happened in 2020, Christmas this year is a bit different. The usual festivities left and right is now limited and most gatherings are now virtual instead of in-person. If you ...

Sometimes, the best response to a group chat or email is a strong GIF—a small animation that can express your feelings much better than you can type them. While you can find plenty of GIFs for every ...