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The writer’s remarkable new memoir is simultaneously a coming-of-age story and a tribute to his college friend Ken, who was senselessly murdered the summer before their senior year. Here, GQ sits down with Hsu to talk about writing, the faultiness of memory, and why West Coast Asians are built different. By Chris Gayomali September 27,

Dare to dream. By Grant Rindner September 26, 2022 Rihanna is seen in Manhattan on August 13, 2022 in New York City.Courtesy of Robert Kamau via GC Images With the announcement that Rihanna will perform at the 2023 Super Bowl, the vibes around the NFL haven’t been this good since Tom Brady’s lost to the

After all of the controversies, speculation, memes and lukewarm reviews, all eyes are on the box office performance of Olivia Wilde’s new film. By Grant Rindner September 23, 2022 Florence Pugh in Don’t Worry Darling.Courtesy of Merrick Morton for Warner Bros via Everett Collection Several high-profile controversies, dozens of behind-the-scenes articles, and an unceasing wave

Blonde has brought the NC-17 back to the center of cultural conversation, and could serve as a cue for other filmmakers to push beyond the restrictions of the R rating. By Keith Phipps September 23, 2022 Ana de Armas in Blonde.Courtesy of Netflix. Cinema’s NC-17 rating has been all but defunct for decades, but Blonde,

The member of the Chrome Hearts fashion family has been crafting a magnificently macabre musical image, which reaches full form on her debut album. By Grant Rindner September 22, 2022 Jesse Jo Stark.Courtesy of Douglas Bizzaro Nowadays, new artists often try to flood fans with music, attempting to acquire an audience through pure saturation. But

In the latest episode of Iconic Characters, Pierce Brosnan breaks down his most beloved movie roles. By Florence O’Connor September 22, 2022 Every generation has its own James Bond. For folks who came of age in the ‘90s and early aughts, Pierce Brosnan is more or less indistinguishable from 007. For GQ’s Iconic Characters series,

You already know Pierce Brosnan: legendary Irish actor—a Bond. Possibly the most charming man alive. Now meet his model-musician-filmmaker sons Dylan and Paris, two of the only people on earth capable of resisting his charm By Alex Pappademas Photography by Danielle Levitt September 22, 2022 On Dylan: Blazer, $2,750, jacket, $1,695, and t-shirt, $1,100, by

Hardy took a break from Venom to win the gold medal at the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open. By Grant Rindner September 21, 2022 Tom Hardy attends the Venom: Let There Be Carnage launch at Cineworld Leicester Square on September 14, 2021 in London, England.Courtesy of Dave J Hogan via Getty Images Tom Hardy still does

It’s a mystery that’s loomed over the series since the pilot. Now, in its final season, Atlanta is answering the big questions. By Julian Kimble September 21, 2022 Donald Glover in Atlanta.Courtesy of Guy D’Alema for FX Networks. For the better part of three seasons, Atlanta has displayed an impressive knack for leaving viewers perplexed.

The gleefully demented new horror thriller features Long in a role that’s a far cry from his usual nice guys. By Grant Rindner September 20, 2022 Justin Long in Barbarian.Courtesy of 20th Century Studios via Everett Collection Spoilers for Barbarian follow. Justin Long seems like a Nice Guy. That’s not a backhanded compliment: The 44-year-old

Prosecutors have found alternative suspects in the killing of Hae Min Lee, as well as unreliable evidence used against Syed at trial. By Grant Rindner September 20, 2022 Serial podcast subject Adnan Syed walks out the the Baltimore Circuit Court after a judge vacated his murder conviction in Baltimore, Maryland, on September 19, 2022.Courtesy of

Everything’s a little more expensive these days, so we asked a few experts to help us put together a guide to surviving inflation. By Mike Dang September 20, 2022 Illustration by Michael Houtz If your wallet feels a little emptier lately, inflation is probably to blame. The current national rate of inflation, as of last

Coach K and P discuss the finer points of molding a rap star into a generational talent in the wake of Baby’s Untrapped documentary. By Abe Beame September 16, 2022 Pierre “P” Thomas and Kevin “Coach K” Lee attend the Culture Creators 4th Annual Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on

Director Ti West’s return to filmmaking has yielded an intriguing new horror universe. By Kyle Turner September 16, 2022 Mia Goth in Pearl.Courtesy of A24 via Everett Collection The horror director Ti West has returned to filmmaking after several years in television with X and Pearl, an A24 double-feature of ambition, desire, and fame. The

The season 4 premiere may have featured music from the mythical Earl & The Alchemist album that fans still haven’t been able to find. By Angel Diaz September 16, 2022 Brian Tyree Henry in Atlanta. CR: Guy D’Alema/FXCourtesy of Guy D’Alema for FX. Atlanta’s fourth and final season premiered last night and as usual, the

Another all-time tennis great is hanging up his racquet. By Grant Rindner September 15, 2022 Federer’s off-court cameo at Wimbledon this year turned out to be his final appearance there. (Photo by Shi Tang/Getty Images)Shi Tang/Getty Images Barely a week after Serena Williams played her final match (supposedly), another tennis all-time great is retiring. Roger

In conversation with the xx singer about his revealing new solo album, Hideous Bastard. By Eric Ducker September 15, 2022 Oliver Sim in Paris, January 21, 2022.Stephane Cardinale / Getty Images From the moment the xx’s debut album arrived in 2009, it’s felt like the group has been communicating in a veiled language. Over the

From Ghostwire: Tokyo to The Quarry, this year has seen a solid lineup of new games. By Scott Meslow September 14, 2022 Collage by Gabe Conte For most of 2022, the video game industry has been defined more by its past than its future. Microsoft is in the process of acquiring Activision Blizzard, a gaming

The J. Cole protege cements himself as one of hip-hop’s most exciting new talents on his new album The Forever Story. By Grant Rindner September 14, 2022 J.I.DCourtesy of David KA “Cinematic” is an overused descriptor for hip-hop albums that tell coming-of-age stories, intersperse autobiographical interludes, and employ dramatic beat switches. But J.I.D.’s The Forever

Two decades after breaking out in the iconic indie Y Tu Mamá También, the accomplished Mexican actor is starting a galactic revolution in the new Star Wars series Andor. By Iana Murray Photography by Fanny Latour-Lambert September 14, 2022 Sweater, $2,200, by Miu Miu. Pants, $1,100, by Gucci. Vintage belt by Aigner. GQ Hype: It’s the