What’s next for the Backyard Cinematic Universe?
The BCU is back on track with some exciting offerings for April!
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Posts by Ben Adams on Overthinking It
Ben Adams joined Overthinking It in 2012, and in addition to writing and editing articles, he hosts the Overthinking It Book Club. A computer science major turned pirate hunter turned lawyer, Ben currently works as a JAG officer in the U.S. Navy. Opinions expressed on this website are solely his own, and do not reflect those of the United States Navy, Department of Defense, or U.S. Government.
The Good Place Unlocked: Season 2 Episode 4
Michael proposes a deal. The four humans deliberate.
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Game of Thrones Unlocked: Season 7 Episode 5, “Eastwatch”
Players in the Game of Thrones have started to realize that it’s possible to win AND die. So maybe it’s best not to go it alone.
We’re Still Talking About That Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad
Now that all of the hot takes have cooled off, we take one more look at the Kendall Jenner Pepsi ad, focusing on what it misses about how protests actually work.
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What Does it Take to Get Into The Good Place?
What do we actually know about what it takes to get into the Good Place? A deep dive into the sitcom afterlife.
What is the Longest Shared TV Universe?
What is the longest shared TV universe? From daytime to primetime, and from dramas to sitcoms, we do a deep dive to identify the all-time champion.
How Intra-Alliance Rivalry Saved the Rebellion
The Rebel Alliance can never agree on anything. The Empire has a clear chain of command and overwhelming power. So why does the Empire keep losing?
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The Three Kinds of Black Mirror Episode
Black Mirror raises questions about more than just technology, and does so in three very different ways.
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Civ25: The Changing Stakes of Civilization
What does the evolution of the Civilization franchise over the past 25 years tell us about how world politics have changed during that time?
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Can Air Bud Compete in the Olympics?
Why isn’t America’s most versatile athlete (Air Bud) going for the Gold in Rio? Ain’t no rule says a dog can’t play in the Olympics!
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