A Conversation with Sandra Hüller, and Jane Fonda’s Sneaker Collection
By Wim Langedijk for HURS
A Conversation with Sandra Hüller, and Other Reads This Week
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Bow Down to Doechii
In this interview, Grammy-winning rapper Doechii talks about her latest album, and how she blends '90s hip-hop and spoken word, creating her own unique style. Doechii emphasizes authenticity in her lyrics, hoping to empower young Black girls with her words and reflects on the challenges she faced growing up. Her album explores personal themes and aims to resonate deeply with her audience. Her honesty and resilience have made her a major figure in music, earning her a Grammy win in 2025.
THE CUT
German actress Sandra Hüller shares her natural, intuitive approach to acting, where she immerses herself in roles without overthinking them. She talks about the growing acceptance of linguistic diversity in film and explores the challenge of playing morally complex characters, and how she focuses more on physicality than emotional connection. While some roles have boosted her career, they also bring higher expectations, pushing her to constantly reevaluate her artistic journey.
THE TALKS
At 87, Jane Fonda is the face of Golden Goose’s new campaign, celebrating 25 years of their Super-Star sneakers. Known to pair bold trainers with structured suits and has adapted her fitness routine to focus on slow, deliberate movements. Fonda says she feels younger now than in her 20s. Though she once swore off buying new clothes for environmental reasons, she joined the campaign for its message of individuality and ageless vitality.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Min Jin Lee explores four novels that capture the struggles and resilience of twentieth-century women. In Main Street by Sinclair Lewis, Carol fights against small-town conservatism, highlighting themes of xenophobia and social change. Marjorie Morningstar by Herman Wouk follows a young woman in mid-century New York as she navigates love, faith, and self-discovery. Brown Girl, Brownstones by Paule Marshall tells the coming-of-age story of Selina Boyce, a daughter of Barbadian immigrants in Brooklyn, grappling with identity and ambition. Clay Walls by Kim Ronyoung portrays Haesu, a Korean immigrant in Los Angeles, as she faces the challenges of cultural assimilation. Each novel reflects the evolving roles and struggles of women in a shifting society.
THE NEW YORKER
Frozen food has ditched its bland reputation, thanks to better freezing tech and a shift in how people cook. With air fryers and busier lives, options like protein bowls and curries are now freezer staples. People also realize frozen food isn’t less nutritious—just more convenient. With high-quality, gourmet choices on the rise, it’s become a smart, tasty alternative to homemade meals.