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Gong Yoo’s brief but visionary performance as the Recruiter sets the tone for Season 2. <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/e1e06e4a-195b-48d9-874a-fe221a7b15ba.jpeg?crop=1558%2C1039%2Cx1%2Cy0" title="Finally, Squid Game Focuses On Its Best Character” />
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We travel for plenty of foods. Why not these?
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The golden age of the documentary is over. What’s replaced it is grim.
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Slate Mini Crossword for Dec. 26, 2024 Mike Dirolf
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
The Problem With Wicked Odie Henderson
My review of this movie was far from “pop-you-ooh-luhr.” <img src="https://compote.slate.com/images/d547ea6c-2ca7-4967-a206-f3f2613ef9d0.jpeg?crop=1560%2C1040%2Cx0%2Cy0" title="The Problem With Wicked” />