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At the age of 14, Hailee Steinfeld received an Oscar nomination for her turn in the Coen brothers Western “True Grit.” She’s maintained that momentum ever since, becoming a successful pop star and landing a major role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this week’s cover story, Steinfeld discusses how she channeled her greatest fears into a stellar performance in Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners.”

Kit Connor’s Wake-Up Call

The “Warfare” star reveals the embarrassing moment on set that taught him a valuable lesson.

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Anna Deavere Smith’s 10 Essential Tips for Drama Students

The acclaimed theater practitioner explains why empathy and self-awareness are vital to the craft.

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Craig Mazin on His Fan-First Approach to ‘The Last of Us’

Ahead of Season 2, the co-creator of HBO’s hit postapocalyptic series breaks down his approach.

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