William Goodman

Washington, D.C., United States

Writer (GQ, TheWrap, Men's Health, Complex, InsideHook, SPY) // Comedically tall // "sweater maven" - @michcoll // tired and bored with myself

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Articles

Yes, ‘The Last Of Us’ Just Did That

4 days ago | gq.com | William Goodman

This story contains major—major— spoilers for HBO’s The Last of Us. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) kept her promise. True to her word, Joel (Pedro Pascal) is now dead, in a horribly violent fashion—the victim of Abby having pulled her best Signs and swung away just like Rory did at Augusta last week.
'Sinners' Is About More Than Just Vampires

6 days ago | menshealth.com | William Goodman

WHY SINNERS? WHEN news broke back in February 2024 about writer/director Ryan Coogler’s newest project, buried inside the story was the fact that Coogler would eventually retain ownership of the movie. After years of working on other people’s projects (OPP if you’re nasty), here was this “period genre pic,” as described by the trades, as something he would stake out on his own to claim. Yet even as the Warner Bros.
How the 'John Wick' Fighting Master Helped Bring New Anime 'Lazarus' to Life

1 week ago | menshealth.com | William Goodman

A SHINICHIRŌ WATANABE anime series is a rare occurrence. A new project from the creative mastermind behind Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo is a veritable Haley’s Comet; It appears only so often that once it does emerge, it’s worth spotlighting accordingly. Such is the case with Lazarus, Watanabe’s newest show, which debuted April 5 on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim programming block.
The ‘Last of Us’ Season Two Premiere Departed From the Games’ Story In One Major Way

1 week ago | gq.com | William Goodman

Tonight's season two premiere of The Last of Us made its intentions clear right up front. After a reminder of the lie Joel (Pedro Pascal) tells Ellie (Bella Ramsey) at the end of the first season, the Craig Mazin-written and directed episode settles on a new face: Abby. Portrayed by Kaitlyn Dever, the character is one of the few remaining members of a revolutionary militia group called the Fireflies.
Joel’s Jacket From 'The Last of Us' Is Back—And You Can Still Buy One Now

2 weeks ago | menshealth.com | William Goodman

FOR AS MUCH grit as it takes to survive the end of the world, your outerwear needs to be even grittier. During the first season of HBO’s The Last of Us, sartorially-inclined dudes everywhere quickly ID'd the jacket that Pedro Pascal’s grizzled character Joel wore as none other than the Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket.
13 Best Running Jackets for Battling the Elements in 2025

2 weeks ago | gq.com | William Goodman

The best running jackets solve all the outdoor running challenges you'll face in the fall, winter, and spring. During these seasons, the weather can be wildly unpredictable, meaning it’s critical to have some outer layer on standby—either on your person or at the house—should conditions take a turn for the worse while you’re getting your miles in.
Asics and Bandit Dropped the Hottest Running Sneaker Just in Time for Spring

3 weeks ago | gq.com | William Goodman

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Bandit is taking off. Since starting in 2020, the Brooklyn running brand’s rise can only be described as meteoric as its continues to win the hearts and minds of runners (and GQ editors) everywhere with striking designs and down-for-the-hard-work pieces.
All the Big Reveals From Marvel's Epic Avengers: Doomsday Casting-Announcement Livestream

4 weeks ago | gq.com | William Goodman

At 11:01 Eastern this morning, Marvel Studios started a livestream that gradually revealed the twenty-seven primary cast members of the forthcoming Avengers: Doomsday, which is now in officially in production ahead of its May 1, 2026 release date. And when we say “gradually,” we mean very, very gradually. The livestream consisted of a single shot of a long row of directors' chairs, each one stenciled with an actor's name.
‘Severance’ Finale: Creator Dan Erickson Talks Worker Solidarity, Season Three, and Goats

1 month ago | gq.com | William Goodman

This story contains major spoilers for the Severance Season Two finale, “Cold Harbor.”Severance’s sophomore season finale is a barn-burner. 2025’s most-anticipated returning show ends its second run of episodes with an extended finale that answers many of our biggest questions about the Apple TV+ series while launching the show into a bold new space for season three.
Black Bag

1 month ago | riot-us.com | William Goodman

In Black Bag, trust issues are part of the job description. The spy thriller from director Steven Soderbergh — his second film released in 2025 following hot on the heels of (checks notes) January’s Presence — continues to show why he’s one of our most prolific filmmakers. Black Bag feels different from other theatrical releases, perhaps because it perfectly exemplifies the “they don’t make them like this anymore” mentality.