Open Thread for January 21, 2011
American Idol, X-Men First Class, Batman and the week ending January 21, 2011.
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Batman on Overthinking It
A Truly Mortal Combat
Verisimilitude has a shorter reach than Scorpion’s Van Damme spear.
The Dark Inquisitor
… all will follow him, crying, “Who can compare with this beast? He has given us fire from heaven!”
Overthinking E3
Guest correspondent Mike Litzenberg gives us the low down on the 2009 E3 convention. (Part 1 of a series.)
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An Unlikely Source of Superhero Fan Fic
National Public Radio. This American Life, specifically. This radio show, made famous for its true-life storytelling on subjects ranging from building superintendents to summer camp, occasionally dabbles in the world of fiction. Very occasionally, they dabble in the world of … Continued
The Dark Knight Returns (on DVD)
To coincide with the DVD Release of The Dark Knight, here’s a look back at some of our Overthinking™ on the subject. Video The Dark Bailout The Philosophy of Batman The Prisoner’s Dilemma Schopenhauer Edition Political Sociology Edition Literary Theory … Continued
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Popular Culture We’re Taking For Granted
Happy Thanksgiving from Overthinking It!
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The Dark Bailout
Our society’s institutions are collapsing, and we have lost confidence in our leaders to save us. Wait, didn’t someone make a summer blockbuster about this? Where do we turn in this time of crisis? Here’s what the Joker thinks about … Continued
The Name’s Wayne. Bruce Wayne.
Quantum of Solace Trailer In a world beset by corruption, only one man, playboy by day and above-the-law action hero with access to unbelievable riches and technology by night, can take on a massive criminal syndicate, despite the misgivings of … Continued
What Are the Two Most Awesome Things Ever?
Heath Ledger’s Joker and Will Smith’s Fresh Prince. Obvi.
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