  The Boundless Optimism of BTS IT IS THE MORNING OF CHUSEOK, A KOREAN HARVEST FESTIVAL akin to Thanksgiving, and the members of BTS would normally be spending it with their families, eating tteokguk, a traditional rice-cake soup. Instead, Jin, 28; Suga, 27; J-Hope, 26; RM, 26; Jimin, 25; V, 24; and Jung Kook, 23, are working. Practicing. Honing their choreography. In a few days, the biggest musical act in the world will perform in the live-stream concert that, for now, will have to stand in for the massive tour they spent the first part of this year rehearsing. At this moment, they're seated inside Big Hit Entertainment headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, the house they built, dressed mostly in black and white, ready to answer my questions. They're gracious about it. And groggy.
Before I'm done speaking with them for this story, BTS will have the number-one and number-two songs on the Billboard Hot 100, a feat that's been achieved only a handful of times in the sixty-odd years the chart has existed. Their next album, Be, is weeks away from being released, and speculation about the record, the tracklist, the statement, is rampant across the Internet. BTS are, to put it mildly, huge.
Before I'm done speaking with them for this story, BTS will have the number-one and number-two songs on the Billboard Hot 100, a feat that's been achieved only a handful of times in the sixty-odd years the chart has existed. Their next album, Be, is weeks away from being released, and speculation about the record, the tracklist, the statement, is rampant across the Internet. BTS are, to put it mildly, huge.   The 100 Best Movies of All Time This is a list of 100 of the best movies of all time according to a group of Esquire editors. These are the movies we love and deem important and essential to the history of cinema. There will be movies you don't think should be on here. There will be movies you think should be on this list. And that's great! That's okay! If we missed something, or if you think we made a mistake, tell us in the comments! A list like this should be a living, evolving document that represents the time and tastes in which it was created. This specific list has been updated from a years-old Esquire list in which we substantially changed the entries in order to better reflect the movies we consider crucial right now. It will be updated again.
 50 Gifts That'll Make Any Dad's Day Brighter Dad has been giving you stuff since you were born. Hand-me-down baseball gloves, Band-Aids, second opinions, backseat driving instructions, marinade recipes, a bit of bad advice, and a lot more good advice. It's about time you hit him back with something almost as great. We're not saying a gift will even the proverbial balance, but it certainly won't hurt to give him something thoughtful—and cool for his birthday, an anniversary, or any other special sorta day. So whether he's into outdoor gear, interesting whiskey, fresh summer style, or making the most out of his high-tech home, here are 50 gift ideas to brighten his day, because he'll know you're thinking about him.  The 55 Best Christmas Movies of All Time While streaming services have exponentially expanded the Christmas movie genre, their lack of programming has left many of us yearning the cozy comfort of having a cable channel decide your 25-day viewing schedule of all of the classics. But fret not: We've compiled a viewing list fit that you can browse through for your favorites. Or treat it like an advent calendar of movie nights selections this holiday season. Whether you're looking for the warm blanket effect of a formulaic Lifetime movie, a Christmas classic, or a hidden gem that's as fresh as fallen snow, these are the best Christmas movies to watch this holiday season.
 The 55 Best Gifts for Your Wife That She Will Truly Love You want to get your wife something nice. Easier said than done, right? Her style is too good, and her interests too complex, for you to even begin to narrow down the overwhelming options. But when you are completely bereft of ideas, there's absolutely no shame in asking for a suggestion. And that's what we're here for: to lead you in the right direction so you choose the best possible present to give the most important woman in your life. Read on for the greatest gifts for your wife, from high-fashion picks that'll seriously impress her, to home decor she'd never splurge on herself, to tech she'll use every single day. You'll knock it out of the park—a top candidate for all-time best husband of the century.  Exclusive New Fiction From One of Today's Biggest Authors Rumaan Alam is the author of the novel Leave the World Behind, which Esquire (and other publications) have called one of the best books of the year. Now you can read a new short story from Alam, "Have One on Me," which you will find only on Esquire. The story, about a series of chance encounters (is there such a thing as a coincidence?), is one you'll be thinking about long after you've finished. Don't say we didn't warn you.
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Sunday, November 29, 2020
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