Laughing Our Way to the Altar
How romantic comedies help enforce social norms.
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Yearly Archives: 2011
Overthunk: “Contagion” and the Rule of Law
“Contagion” could have done a better job exploring how the military prevented total societal collapse.
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Episode 168: You have a choice, Ryan Gosling!
The Overthinkers tackle good actors in bad movies.
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Open Thread for September 16, 2011
This thread will get a little grainy at settings of ISO 1600 or greater. Be sure to dial down the exposure. This week we’ve got some stuff! Specifically: A winner on America’s Got Talent, West Virginian singer Eugene Landau. Guys, … Continued
Phineas and Ferb: The Myopia of Childhood
Just because they can build anything doesn’t mean they’re ready to grow up.
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The Blueprint for a Monument
While the towers were falling, Jay-Z was building.
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The Well-Made (Video Game) Plot, Part 2
Continued from Part 1. You may also want to read Belinkie’s post on the same subject and this older post by Perich. Narrative Exploration vs. Narrative Discovery Let’s say you invite me over to your house. I will wander around … Continued
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Episode 167: Natural Brunch Talk
The Overthinkers tackle Star Trek, because 9/11 is a really uncomfortable subject.
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Open Thread for September 9, 2011
This Open Thread contains 7 minutes of additional footage which nobody thought were necessary. First off, FOOTBALL! Our American audience will already know that professional football, a season on the edge due to a labor lockout, started up again last … Continued