Back in 2009, on the day before Barack Obama’s inauguration, New York Times columnist Roger Cohen chose to mark the occassion with a truly awful rewrite of “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” A sample: ACT UP, Infinite Jest, O.J. Part … Continued
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Ghostbusters dancing to Rihanna? Just one of my favorite NY Comic-Con 2011 moments.
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How can playing Starcraft help you do your laundry or balance your budget?
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I spotted this clever t-shirt on the convention floor at New York Comic-Con: It did draw a laugh from me, but why stop there? Let’s subject the shirt’s assertion to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn’t deserve: is it possible … Continued
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If you can’t beat ’em, hire one of ’em to teach you what you’re doing wrong.
The Overthinkers tackle New York Comic-Con, the future of comics, and the Neal Stephenson novel “Reamde.”
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Overthinking It’s coverage of New York Comic Con 2011 kicks off with an oh-so-wondrous costume photo gallery. For those of you that have never been to a Comic-Con, you should know that “cosplay” is a major part of the experience, … Continued
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“I am the Batman: Year 1%.” Political posters from your favorite superheroes.
Brewing this Open Thread for 15 minutes unlocks its special tannins, extending lifespan and granting cat-like reflexes. 14 minutes, poison. The box office this weekend contains one remake (Footloose), one prequel that’s essentially a remake (The Thing) and a bird-watching … Continued
Nothing worth doing is easy.
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