The best movies, TV shows, and books of 2024

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(Selected) Each of our 10 volumes is a triumph of alchemy. which gained insight from a mix of disappointment and delight. Tragedy and comedy Mourning and hope… The characteristics that make these books different—or any book worth preserving—are: It was a surprising experience to read them.

Hollywood appears to be transitioning away from the superhero industry after dominating the box office for decades. The next trend isn’t here yet, however, and I’m delighted with the diverse genres and storytelling approaches of some of my favorite films this year. It was created by a mix of up-and-coming filmmakers and famous icons.

Either they take us into another century or leave us in the middle of a high-risk work environment. These are the series that keep our hopes for TV’s creative future alive.

Pop stars and punks both…say what they feel. Exactly what they wanted to say My top picks, though, cover a variety of categories. But many types have similar spray quality. They play like glorious continuous sentences. Full of oversharing and IDs

This list showcases the 20 best podcasts I heard this year. There’s a trend toward new shows or shows with a new focus on just about anything, even the funniest and weirdest. Each suggests a hidden preoccupation with the power of storytelling to shape our sense of reality.

In pizza heaven The temperature is always 950 degrees, the temperature needed to make authentic Neapolitan pizza. That’s incredibly hot, and way hotter for a furnace than a broiler. My backyard pizza oven gets there in just 15 minutes. Crank it up all the way and the Ooni Koda shoots blue flames that bounce off the top of the dome. Within 60 seconds, the raw dough puffs up into a thick, fluffy crust. Cheese melted into sauce and simple ingredients Just a few things turn into a full pizza.

Violinists have Stradivarius, Sneakerheads have Air Jordan 1s, and Pizza is as decadent as I am. Oven– I got my first one three years ago and since then have been on a singular and pointless mission to make the best pie possible.