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Breath of the Wild Creates Freedom Through Limitation

Breath of the Wild Creates Freedom Through Limitation

November 13, 2019 Posted in Grab Bag1 Comment

BOTW works because it allows you to discover what you can and cannot do.

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I’ve Made a Huge Mistake: Why Season 4 of Arrested was Doomed

I’ve Made a Huge Mistake: Why Season 4 of Arrested was Doomed

February 14, 2017February 14, 2017 Posted in Grab Bag1 Comment

Season 4 of Arrested Development was a smart season that wasn’t very good.

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Transcending Self for the American Dream in Whiplash

Transcending Self for the American Dream in Whiplash

December 13, 2016 Posted in Grab Bag3 Comments

Chris breaks down what was so arresting about the final sequence in Whiplash.

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What ‘Billy Lynn’ Lacks in Perspective it Makes Ups for in Frames (per second)

What ‘Billy Lynn’ Lacks in Perspective it Makes Ups for in Frames (per second)

November 20, 2016December 2, 2016 Posted in Current Reviews1 Comment

People have strong opinions about the US Military. This includes every character in Ang Lee’s Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk.

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Actions Speak Louder than Plots in Bob’s Burgers

Actions Speak Louder than Plots in Bob’s Burgers

November 9, 2016October 12, 2017 Posted in Grab Bag4 Comments

All TV shows carry messages about our world and culture. Bob’s Burgers does this very well.

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