Heavy Metal, Urban Planning, Video Games, and the New York Philharmonic’s New Logo
The Oldest Symphony Orchestra in America, or the Hottest Band in the Land?
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Game of Thrones Unlocked: Season 6, Episode 1 “The Red Woman”
We examine the sixth season premiere of Game of Thrones, and the key scene that will help you understand it.
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Eurovision 2016: Belgium and Spain
Hello A-natural, welcome to the party!
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The Constitution of Westeros
When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. But that doesn’t mean the game doesn’t have rules.
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Rap Genius Can’t Explain Rakim’s Genius Rapping
Annotation can only get you so far in understanding what makes great rap work so well.
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Why Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is a Comedic Miracle
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s theme song isn’t just catchy, it also provides clues about how the show’s creative process works.
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Eurovision 2016: This Is Still Cello Time, Damnit!
Godamnit Barbara, I told you I’d get you an audition on Bosnian Idol AFTER sweeps!
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Harley Quinn tames a giant bat! You won’t believe how!
We read and discuss new issues of Fight Club 2, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Squirrel Girl, Back to the Future, and of course Harley Quinn.
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The Bare Necessities of Interpreting Disney’s Jungle Book
What do your favorite cartoons have in common with Joseph Conrad, Guns n Roses, and the Founding of Rome? More than you might expect.
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What Makes Batman Batman – Part II
What makes a Batman Batman? For starters: a costume, a secret identity. a moral code, creativity. And he’s got all those wonderful toys!