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“Strange Days” and Ultimate Escapism
“Strange Days” and Ultimate Escapism
What Kathryn Bigelow’s 1995 pulpy techno-thriller says about the possible perils of virtual reality
Oscar Hjelmstedt
Aug 20, 2017
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The Allure of Adventure Photography
The Allure of Adventure Photography
Why we are so attracted to those nature-themed social media pictures
Kylie McCormick
May 30, 2017
The New State of Music
The New State of Music
How technology and digital consumption patterns affect music’s place in our world and the individual’s relationship to it
William Wikner
May 28, 2017
Children of Men — Alarmingly Relevant Ten Years On
Children of Men — Alarmingly Relevant Ten Years On
Is Alfonso Cuarón’s dystopian vision right around the corner?
Oscar Hjelmstedt
Mar 20, 2017
Contemplating the Void
Contemplating the Void
How the Singer-Songwriter Genre Is Opening up Deep Spiritual Reflections
Kylie McCormick
Feb 20, 2017
Self-Promotion: It Works for Beyoncé and Ed, but Can It Work for You?
Self-Promotion: It Works for Beyoncé and Ed, but Can It Work for You?
A look at how musicians use social media for self-promotion
Kylie McCormick
Jan 16, 2017
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