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An Interview with the Director of “Terminator Too: Judgment Play”

We’re a little obsessed with Terminator around here. Okay, when I say “we,” I mean mostly “Lee.”  But we managed to find someone who’s taken Terminator fandom to an even higher level: Thomas Blake is the director of Terminator Too: … Continued

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The Philosophy of Batman, Schopenhauer Edition 2: The Dark Knight Rises

In a follow-up years in the making, we re-examine the philosophy of the Nolan Batman and his will-to-life.

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Michael Bay-sian Economics

Negotiation strategies for a combustible society, with examples from Transformers, The Rock and Armageddon.

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Have We Reached Peak Superhero?

Have we maximized the exploitation of our finite supply of superhero movies, and are now entering a period of inexorable decline?

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We Few, We Merry Few, We Band of Asgardians

How Kenneth Branagh revisits the saga of King Henry V in his adaptation of Thor.

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Batman Roundup & “The Dark Knight Rises” Open Thread

Holy end of an era, Batman! Christopher Nolan’s epic Batman trilogy is coming to a close with the release of The Dark Knight Rises this weekend. This is how we’re celebrating the event here on Overthinking It: Movie Night in Boston … Continued

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“Remember Bane” – “The Dark Knight Rises” Parody of “November Rain”

The sentiments of nitpickers, haters, and disgruntled fanboys leading up to “The Dark Knight Rises” as expressed through the music of Guns ‘n’ Roses.

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When Your PC isn’t PC

Video games, “political correctness,” and hegemonic discourse.

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Breaking Bad: The Iterated Prisoner’s Dilemma

Who is Walt planning to betray this season?

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Gender and Race: The Relationship Between Same-Sex Couples and Interracial Depictions in Television

Why are same-sex TV couples more likely to be interracial than straight TV couples?

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Episode 937: What’s Your Favorite Emotion?

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Episode 314: What to Expect When You’re Expecting the Son of God

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