Overthinking Eurovision 2014: Belarus
Lee savagely reviews “Cheesecake” by Belarus, which is a pretty good sign that this song is destined for success.
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Overthinking Eurovision 2014: Russia and Ukraine
You thought Russia’s annexation of Crimea was a criminal act? Wait until you hear their Eurovision entry.
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These 10 Totally Rad Moments From The 80’s Will Restore Your Faith In The Total Radness Of The 80’s
Do you like things that are Rad? Do you feel nostalgia for an era that, playing the odds with our demographics, you probably didn’t live through? Click! Like! Share!
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“Movies” vs. “Films” in Oscar Speeches, 2005-2014
Is it useful or constructive to have a shorthand way of distinguishing between popular cinema versus arthouse cinema?
Didn’t like Bob Dylan’s Chrysler Super Bowl commercial? Then you’ll hate this.
The answer, my friend, is drivin’ a sedan. The answer is drivin’ a sedan.
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TV Recap: Community Season 5 Episode 6
Ryan and Mark recap Community, Season 5 episode 6, “Analysis of Cork Based Networking.”
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Unraveling the Leopard Print Mystery of Katy Perry’s “Roar”
Did Katy Perry kill a leopard and skin it to make the sexy top she’s wearing in this music video?
Her-minator: How Skynet and Samantha Negotiate Individuality, Collectivism, and the Human Condition
Nuclear weapons and killer robots aside, these two movie AI’s are different–and similar–in ways you might not realize.
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Terminator: Genesis: A Biblical Analysis of the Next Terminator Movie’s Title
Did God create Skynet in his own image?
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Abort the Mission! Individuals vs. Institutions in “White House Down” and “Olympus Has Fallen”
“White House Down” and “Olympus Has Fallen” share a lot of plot points, but one in particular tells us a lot about how Americans see individuals versus institutions.
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