Cannonball with Wesley Morris

Conversations about the culture that moves us – the good, the bad and whatever’s in between. Every week, critic Wesley Morris talks with writers, artists and his friends about the moment we’re in. Surprisingly personal and never obvious, new episodes drop Thursdays. You can listen to the show on your favorite podcast app, or watch it on YouTube.

The World Cup Is This Summer’s Blockbuster
Movie star looks, slow-motion sequences and operatic emotion make this tournament must-see viewing.
By Wesley Morris and Pablo Torre
Olivia Rodrigo Makes Heartbreak Pop
With her, falling out of love doesn’t fall flat.
By Wesley Morris and Caryn Ganz
In Potato Salad We Trust
An argument for its place atop the list of great American dishes.
By Wesley Morris and Jessica B. Harris
The Grit and Glamour of New York Movies
Our Tribeca Live Show with Cynthia Nixon.
By Wesley Morris and Cynthia Nixon
Spielberg Phones Home in ‘Disclosure Day’
He once again uses aliens to explore being human.
By Wesley Morris and Eric Hynes
What’s Love Got to Do With ‘Obsession’?
The hit movie has a troubling take on relationships.
By Wesley Morris and Angelica Jade Bastién
Is Broadway Going Easy on Us?
The Tony Awards are on Sunday, but this year’s theater season lacked … something.
By Wesley Morris and Helen Shaw
Over 20,000 Restaurants in New York City. Only One List.
Our critics cherry-pick highlights from the “100 Best Restaurants” list.
By Wesley Morris and Ligaya Mishan
Is ‘Colbert’ the Wrong Late Show to Cancel?
Maybe “Saturday Night Live” should go instead.
By Wesley Morris and Jason Zinoman
The Devil Wears Prada, Workers Get Nada.
The sequel delivers, but stories about the working class are going out of style.
By Wesley Morris