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Interview with the Vampire: What You Can Learn About Journalism From Daniel Molloy
Interview with the Vampire: What You Can Learn About Journalism From Daniel Molloy
There’s so much more to it than pressing ‘record’
Jasmin James
Jul 21
People Who Make Games Were Once People Who Never Made A Game
People Who Make Games Were Once People Who Never Made A Game
As a child you liked playing games and making up your own rules
Matteo Menapace
Oct 2, 2018
Joy Reid, Captain America, and Political Commentary
Joy Reid, Captain America, and Political Commentary
“This country invented the concept of the superhero for a reason.”
Oscar
Jul 1
Is Superhero Fatigue Real?
Is Superhero Fatigue Real?
“Superhero” is the character, not the genre
Sahifa Syifa
Apr 9, 2023
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‘See How They Run’ is in Love with its Own Tropes
‘See How They Run’ is in Love with its Own Tropes
and that’s a good thing
Lady Horatia
Jul 29
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is a Mixed Bag
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is a Mixed Bag
This Marvel crossover film will thrill many fans, but is as meandering and aggravating as it is entertaining
Cian McGrath
Jul 27
‘Eileen’ Is More Than a Little Underwhelming
‘Eileen’ Is More Than a Little Underwhelming
This 2023 adaptation of Ottessa Moshfegh’s novel is very entertaining, but not all that memorable
Cian McGrath
Jul 27
Yasuke and The Fear of an African Samurai (Assassin’s Creed Remix)
Yasuke and The Fear of an African Samurai (Assassin’s Creed Remix)
The internet(s) have accused African Samurai author Thomas Lockley of creating a fictitious story, but what’s really behind the Yasuke…
Illmatical
Jul 25
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Why We Can’t Let The Movie Theater Experience Fade
Why We Can’t Let The Movie Theater Experience Fade
The silver screen is like nothing else — we need to keep it around
Elvia M.
Jul 9
The Replayability of Hades
The Replayability of Hades
Who doesn’t love a challenge?
Michelle Kwan
Jul 17
The Fall Guy: You’ll Believe a Man Can Fall
The Fall Guy: You’ll Believe a Man Can Fall
The Fall Guy is a tribute to the stuntmen
Deniz Arslan
Jul 11
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths — Part Three Review
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths — Part Three Review
As Crisis on Infinite Earths reaches its climax, will our heroes be able to bring an end to the threat of the Anti-Monitor?
Keith Price
Jul 22
Reflecting on Gratitude and Gallows Humor in Marlon Wayans’ “Good Grief”
Reflecting on Gratitude and Gallows Humor in Marlon Wayans’ “Good G...
On Conscious Grieving and Collective Healing in Amazon Prime’s Latest Comedy Special
Faithe J Day
Jun 7
A Quiet Place: Day One — A Good Movie, but Not a Good Prequel
A Quiet Place: Day One — A Good Movie, but Not a Good Prequel
A Quiet Place has grown to be one of the most successful horror IPs in recent memory, and for good reason
Ben Copeland
Jul 23
The Star Wars Universe Must Stop Expanding — Before It Destroys Itself
The Star Wars Universe Must Stop Expanding — Before It Destroys Itself
We Weren’t Suppose To Know Everything About The Galaxy Far, Far Away…
Illmatical
Jun 16
The Landscape of Gaming — Have We Sacrificed Fun for Power?
The Landscape of Gaming — Have We Sacrificed Fun for Power?
In the quest to make gaming consoles more powerful, have we forgotten what made games fun in the first place?
Keith Price
Mar 24
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