The Origin Stories of Thirty Heroes and Villains in One Chart
The world of super-heroes and villains seems endlessly, but most origin stories are actually a combination of just four ingredients.
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Heroes on Overthinking It
Think Tank: When Good Shows Go Bad
A lot of great shows run out of steam long before they leave the airwaves. In this Think Tank, the Overthinkers discuss those once mighty shows and why they fell. What show do you think fell furthest and why?
Sarah Palin: A Hero’s Journey
Ever wonder why Sarah Palin is so irresistible to the Tea Party and the media? It’s because she’s on track to complete Joseph Campbell’s famous Hero’s Journey.
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Open Thread for May 21, 2010
Open Thread on the cancellation of Law & Order, Heroes, FlashForward and other pop culture news from the week ending May 21, 2010.
The Kitty’s Journey: Joseph Campbell and Friskies
Does a cat food commercial provide the best illustration of Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey?
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Pushing the boundaries of human achievement
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Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon: Bruce Lee to Bruce Willis
If you can figure out a better chain, post it in the comments. (Note: since we do all have the internet in front of us, just being able to make the connection isn’t really noteworthy. We’re talking style points here, … Continued
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