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In the Future, TV Shows Will Never End

In the Future, TV Shows Will Never End

August 11, 2017August 11, 2017 Posted in Grab BagLeave a comment

In a media landscape where TV shows are revived as quickly as they are canceled, are we looking at a world where TV shows never end?

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Why Don’t We Talk About How Messed Up Timeline Jumping Is?

Why Don’t We Talk About How Messed Up Timeline Jumping Is?

August 4, 2017August 4, 2017 Posted in Grab BagLeave a comment

Just a little something that bothers me deeply.

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Duality in Full Metal Jacket

Duality in Full Metal Jacket

July 27, 2017 Posted in Grab BagLeave a comment

Does the individual or the force of nature win out in FMJ?

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Why Does Dormammu Care About Time?

Why Does Dormammu Care About Time?

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 Posted in Grab BagLeave a comment

Watch as Dr. Strange wastes a pretty decent sci-fi/fantasy concept. It’s magical.

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Why Can’t the People of Atlantis Start Their Cars?

Why Can’t the People of Atlantis Start Their Cars?

July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 Posted in Grab Bag2 Comments

Seriously. Why?

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How to Save the Marvel Cinematic Universe

How to Save the Marvel Cinematic Universe

July 5, 2017July 5, 2017 Posted in Grab Bag5 Comments

We go in deep about what does and doesn’t work within the MCU.

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“I’m In A Crowd” (Mad Men’s Final Speeches)

“I’m In A Crowd” (Mad Men’s Final Speeches)

June 29, 2017June 29, 2017 Posted in Grab Bag2 Comments

Chris breaks down two of the final speeches in Mad Men.

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Nineteenth-Century Modernism within Ruben Östlund’s Force Majeure

Nineteenth-Century Modernism within Ruben Östlund’s Force Majeure

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 Posted in Grab Bag1 Comment

Our crazy smart friend and guest writer Jason Patel offers an in-depth look at Scandinavian Modernist Theater and Force Majeure.

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Screenwriting 101: Chicago’s Twisted Act One

Screenwriting 101: Chicago’s Twisted Act One

June 16, 2017June 16, 2017 Posted in Grab BagLeave a comment

Breaking down Act 1 of a fantastic play & film about someone breaking bad.

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Apatow’s Raunchy Quadrilogy Advocating Love and Commitment

Apatow’s Raunchy Quadrilogy Advocating Love and Commitment

June 7, 2017June 7, 2017 Posted in Grab BagLeave a comment

All-Star Guest Writer Brian Russell takes a journey through four films with some life lessons.

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