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Jacob Stern
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Contributing Writer, The Atlantic
Washington
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editorials and book reviewsGeneral assignment stories and features; magazine stories and deeply reported narratives; columns
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By Jacob Stern Verified| The Atlantic Verified Remember when streaming was supposed to let us watch whatever we want, whenever we want, for a sliver of the cost of cable? Well, so much for that. In recent years, streaming has gotten confusing and expensive as more services than ever are vying for eyeballs. It has done the impossible: made people miss the good old-fashioned cable bundle. Now the bundles are back. Last week, Disney and Warner Bros.
By Jacob Stern Verified| The Atlantic Daily Newsletter Verified Before Pauline Kael was Pauline Kael, she was still very much Pauline Kael. When her first essay for The Atlantic ran in November 1964, she had not yet lost it at the movies. She had not yet become Pauline Kael, the vaunted and polarizing film critic for The New Yorker. She had not yet inspired a movement of imitators, the “Paulettes,” or established herself as one of the most influential film writers ever.
By Jacob Stern Verified| The Atlantic Verified Remember when streaming was supposed to let us watch whatever we want, whenever we want, for a sliver of the cost of cable? Well, so much for that. In recent years, streaming has gotten confusing and expensive as more services than ever are vying for eyeballs. It has done the impossible: made people miss the good old-fashioned cable bundle. Now the bundles are back. Last week, Disney and Warner Bros.
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The Atlantic
The Atlantic is a respected American journal of news, literature, and opinion, founded in 1857 by notable literary figures such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Based in Washington, D.C., it is one of the oldest magazines in the U.S., originally created to promote a distinct American intellectual voice and address significant social issues. The magazine publishes long-form journalism, essays, and fiction in its print edition, which has transitioned to a 10-issue annual schedule. It also offers a robust digital platform featuring daily articles, podcasts, and multimedia content. The Atlantic focuses on literature, politics, science, and the arts, providing in-depth analysis and commentary that appeals to educated readers, including policymakers and academics. Throughout its history, it has played a vital role in national discourse and continues to influence public debate through its investigative journalism and digital-first approach.
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