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“A half-century ago, Pink Floyd unleashed a classic that still lingers on the Billboard charts and in college dorms to this day. But what’s the legacy of the blockbuster album?”

Editor's Pick

Are We Having Fun Yet?!: The Oral History of ‘Party Down’

by Seyward Darby February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

“As the Starz comedy makes an unlikely return to air, its creators look back on creating a unique inside-Hollywood workplace sitcom, scrapping through a difficult development period, and getting gold from Adam Scott, Ken Marino, and Jane Lynch.”

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“Monorail!” How Conan O’Brien Came Up With an Iconic ‘Simpsons’ Episode

by Peter Rubin January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

“Thirty years later, Conan O’Brien reflects on the making and legacy of ‘Marge vs. the Monorail,’ one of the best ‘Simpsons’—and sitcom—episodes of all time.”

A small desk lamp shines over the text, "Our Favorite Features of 2022."

Nonfiction

Best of 2022: Features

by Longreads December 20, 2022December 13, 2022

As part of Best of Longreads, our annual labor of love, we pored over all the stories we’ve picked in 2022 to create these year-end lists. The following features all embody the strong voice and excellent writing that made us fall in love with narrative journalism. Sweeping, hard-hitting, and emotional, each immerses us in a […]

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‘It’s Going to Be Epic’: The Oral History of James Cameron

by Peter Rubin December 13, 2022December 13, 2022

“From his early days as a special effects assistant to revolutionizing 3D filmmaking, one thing has always been clear: working with James Cameron is a singular experience.”