Richard Linklater Unmasks Glen Powell in “Hit Man”
The director dissects a pivotal scene in his noir-inspired screwball comedy, which is loosely based on the real-life story of a fake hit man who helped detectives bust people soliciting murderers.
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Goings On
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Cover Story
Klaas Verplancke’s “Chilling”
Coming up with creative ways to stay cool.
By Françoise Mouly
Profiles
The Doctor Tom Brady and Leonardo DiCaprio Call When They Get Hurt
Neal ElAttrache, the surgeon to the stars of sport and screen, can fix anything.
By Zach Helfand
Sketchbook
Meet My TV Boyfriend
A wood-panelled cathode-ray television set that lived on my bed—not as much fun as it sounds!
By Emily Flake
Here To There Dept.
An Around-the-World Eco-Voyage Makes a Pit Stop Near Wall Street
Energy Observer, a ship equipped with solar panels and a hydrogen fuel cell, has spent the past seven years circumnavigating the globe, powered by sun, water, and salads.
By Adam Iscoe