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The Very Adorable Resistance of Kawaii Metal

How ‘cute’ came to challenge the Japanese establishment

Feb 12, 2020

The Very Adorable Resistance of Kawaii Metal

Feb 12, 2020

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Goop and the Nefarious Glamour of Capitalist Pseudoscience

The guru wears Prada.

Feb 6, 2020

Goop and the Nefarious Glamour of Capitalist Pseudoscience

Feb 6, 2020

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How ‘Star Wars’ Lost the Force

On midi-chlorian and other unfortunate choices

Feb 1, 2020

How ‘Star Wars’ Lost the Force

Feb 1, 2020

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How Joe Pera Subverts Adult Swim’s Cynicism

When Joe Pera talks, we all should listen.

Jan 28, 2020

How Joe Pera Subverts Adult Swim’s Cynicism

Jan 28, 2020

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How Larry David Makes You Cringe

On the strange appeal of social awkwardness

Jan 25, 2020

How Larry David Makes You Cringe

Jan 25, 2020

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The Rise and Fall of Shock Rock

When the moral scourge of society becomes quaint

Jan 15, 2020

The Rise and Fall of Shock Rock

Jan 15, 2020

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‘Cats’ Is Better Than ‘The Rise of Skywalker’

On Jellicles and Jedi

Jan 9, 2020

‘Cats’ Is Better Than ‘The Rise of Skywalker’

Jan 9, 2020

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‘John Wick’ and the Honor Code That Keeps Its Sequels From Getting Stale

How much is a gold coin really worth?

Dec 20, 2019

‘John Wick’ and the Honor Code That Keeps Its Sequels From Getting Stale

Dec 20, 2019

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The Dark Side of Cuteness

The notion of “cuteness” is also a product of culture — one that only really developed in the past century.

Dec 19, 2019

The Dark Side of Cuteness

Dec 19, 2019

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‘The Good Place’ and the Hopeful Humanism of Failure

The philosophy behind television’s most morality-obsessed show.

Dec 16, 2019

‘The Good Place’ and the Hopeful Humanism of Failure

Dec 16, 2019

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