The Killing: Death as Denial, Death as Distraction
It turns out I was wrong about The Killing.
Monthly Archives: August 2011
The Video Game Plot Scale
They used to challenge your thumbs – now they test your heart, too.
The Well-Made (Video Game) Plot, Part 1
Why is a game not like a potboiler?
Episode 165: Mandatory Post-Colonial Guilt
The Overthinkers tackle storms in pop culture, Lt. Dan’s CGI legs, the MTV Video Music Awards, and Colombiana.
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Open Thread for August 26, 2011
In the event of a weather emergency, Open this Thread to its full 90 degrees dilation and activate the solar panel. Oh man! We have Columbiana and My Idiot Brother opening this weekend, which look decidedly average. But we also … Continued
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OTI Meetup Recap
We ate, we drank, we overthank.
Overthink This! A Call For Submissions.
Dear Overthinkers: We don’t usually do this thing, but I’m making a request. I’m making a request to all you people out there in OTI land who think you can write a good article for our site. I’m specifically addressing … Continued
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The Passion of Johnny
Tommy Wiseau’s ‘The Room’ As Religious Parable
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Overthinking It Meetup – Wed, Aug 24, NYC
Meet OTI writers and readers at the first ever OTI Meetup. Wednesday, August 24, 9 PM, at the Tribeca Tavern, NYC.
The “Baby” Project, Part 2: Country
Justin Bieber goes country.