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The Three Faces of Crank

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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The Great Trans-Atlantic Tax-Themed Song Battle '09

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.

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Kanye West has never seen RoboCop

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

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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Open Thread for April 11, 2009

Open Thread for April 11, 2009

Exciting discussion among humans.

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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]

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

The Darkest Moment in the History of Children’s Films

On what planet is this a good children’s story?

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Stoicism, the Black Swan, and the Resurrection of Vin Diesel

Stoicism, the Black Swan, and the Resurrection of Vin Diesel

Confronting Vin Diesel’s return and the essential chaos of existence.

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The Pump Action Shotgun: The Sound and the Fury

The Pump Action Shotgun: The Sound and the Fury

Say hello to my distinctively sounding little friend.

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