The Three Faces of Crank
Is Crank about man’s fear of emotional commitment? Globalization in the 21st Century? The human race’s search for meaning? Or none of the above?
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Yearly Archives: 2009
The Great Trans-Atlantic Tax-Themed Song Battle ’09
Hello, America.
Today, we’re going look at taxes as viewed from both sides of the Atlantic, through the lens of pop music. Read on – but if you qualify for the Earned Income Credit (EIC), please make sure to first fill out the worksheet on page 15.
Kanye West has never seen RoboCop
I am fairly certain that Kanye West has never ever seen any of the three RoboCop movies, even though one of the songs on the album is named after the film franchise’s titular character.
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The Greatest Story in the History of Video Games
It is a fighting game that provides us with the boldest and strangest narrative in the history of video gaming. I’m talking, of course, about Super Smash Brothers for the N64.
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Episode 41: A Show About Nothing
The Overthinkers urge television characters not to kill themselves, christen Easter the least telegenic of holidays, bid speculative farewell to two beloved sci-fi franchises, and say some things that are likely to be unpopular about Joss Whedon.
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Open Thread for April 11, 2009
Exciting discussion among humans.
Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles Supplement 2
The Overthinkers consider the season (and series?) finale of T:SCC.
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Fox Is Recycling Plots (Moreso Than Usual)
After 20 years, maybe The Simpsons really IS out of ideas.
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Greatest Gunfight (While Holding a Baby) [Think Tank]
Potemkin Redux. And Redux. And Redux.
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The Darkest Moment in the History of Children’s Films
On what planet is this a good children’s story?