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DECEMBER 27, 2023

Our Favorite Culture Stories of 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, you've no-doubt been bombarded with year-end recaps and best-of lists looking back on pop cultural highlights from the past 365 days, whether they're albums, TV shows, books or movies — and we'd be remiss not to point you to our own coverage as well.

Whether it was the final season of Succession or that excellent boygenius record, there was plenty to celebrate in 2023. But what about the stories behind the media we consume on a daily basis? Shouldn't a fascinating chat with a musician be revisited the same way we keep coming back to our favorite songs?

With that in mind, we offer up some of our favorite culture-related stories of the year, from massive deep dives on the works of some of our most beloved filmmakers to a proper investigation into whether or not Carmy from The Bear is unrealistically jacked. Give them all a spin below.

Bonnie Stiernberg, Managing Editor

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Sure, actors are always different from the real thing. But can a life in the kitchen also include regular fitness and nutrition routines?
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What can we learn about the Roy family from their takes on grapes?
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"Time Ain't Accidental" is the fifth full-length album of Williamson's career, but it may as well be her first
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Platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube have been a boon to the careers of comics. Their unintended consequences, however, have also been quite disruptive.
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From "Bottle Rocket" to "Asteroid City," we rated every character
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Upon the release of their 13th studio album, "Cousin," we examine how Jeff Tweedy and co. have become the most misunderstood band on earth.
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From the classic films to TV shows, ads and shorts, we rated all things Marty
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But bands like The Hold Steady and The National are embracing their Dad Rock status — and celebrating rare ninth albums after decades of playing together
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