Why do kids like Captain America?
What wishes does Captain America fulfill? And what does it have to do with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
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Posts by Think Tank on Overthinking It
Why Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is a Comedic Miracle
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s theme song isn’t just catchy, it also provides clues about how the show’s creative process works.
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The Bare Necessities of Interpreting Disney’s Jungle Book
What do your favorite cartoons have in common with Joseph Conrad, Guns n Roses, and the Founding of Rome? More than you might expect.
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What Makes Batman Batman – Part II
What makes a Batman Batman? For starters: a costume, a secret identity. a moral code, creativity. And he’s got all those wonderful toys!
What Makes Batman Batman – Part I
Is Zack Snyder’s vision of Batman really Batman?
Serial and the Fiction of Objectivity
What is the actual mission of the Serial Podcast? And has the show gotten better or worse at fulfilling this mission in Season 2?
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What Ever Happened to Predictability? Nostalgia and the Full House Revival
What are we actually nostalgic for when we watch the new reboot of Full House?
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Firewatch Diary #1: Into the Woods
A new indie game brings us beauty, heartbreak, and a touch of Shyamalan.
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Overthinking It Podcast Round-Up: Deadpool Superbowl
Check out what’s been happening on the Overthinking It Podcast, Theory for Turntables, and the TV Recap!
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Think Tank: How Do We Categorize Deadpool?
Is it a parody? A satire? A standard superhero movie with lots of bells and whistles? Or something completely different?
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