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The King of Egos: An Interview with ‘The Comedy’ star Tim Heidecker

November 26, 2012
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In the few short years since his flagship Adult Network series, Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, premiered in 2007, Tim Heidecker has established himself as the clown prince of improv awkwardness. Despite building…

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Where are the Gay Superheroes: An Interview with Controversial Comic Creator Martin Eden (Spandex)

September 28, 2012
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Independent comic book writer and illustrator Martin Eden has made a name for himself in recent years as the creator of Spandex, a series that introduced the world to the first notable all-gay superhero team…

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Why There is No Such Thing as a Disappointing Blockbuster

September 10, 2012
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With the summer movie season now officially in the books (make no mistake, when The Possession starts topping the charts, it’s over), critics have begun reflecting on the slate of films that have shaped 2012.…

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‘Lawless’ Writer Nick Cave: The Lyrical Jesse James

September 4, 2012
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Despite being a legendary figure to a bevy of fans, Nick Cave has not been showered with professional accolades here in America. None of the countless enduring songs in Cage’s catalogue (including his signature piece,…

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I Love You, Now Change: Eight Film Adaptations Done Right

August 1, 2012
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Developing into one of the biggest disappointments in the last 15 years, Hollywood has seen a massive backlash in public favor for repeatedly recycling stories and iconic fiction. In this brief period, studios have managed…

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Don’t Eat the Rich: The Conservatism of Christopher Nolan’s Batman

July 27, 2012
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IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, THERE ARE SOME SPOILERS WITHIN THIS ARTICLE.  Anyone who has seen The Dark Knight Rises by now must giggle at the overwhelming irony inherent in political…

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The 20 Biggest Flaws of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

July 23, 2012
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Concluding a beloved trilogy is an unenviable task for any filmmaker, largely because of the unrealistically high demands heaped on by fans delighting in being impossible to please. With the window of success proving to…

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Calling Christopher Nolan: Six Superheroes Deserving a Dark Knight Makeover

July 16, 2012
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“The Dark Knight will change everything.” This was the consensus among American entertainment pundits after Christopher Nolan’s groundbreaking 2008 sequel to Batman Begins destroyed box office records on its way to becoming, at the time,…

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Top Ten Companions to ‘Breaking Bad’

June 27, 2012
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For most TV addicts, waiting for a program to return from hiatus between seasons generally leads to a case of prolonged mild anxiety akin to holding in a sneeze.  However, for those enthusiasts of a…

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The Fall of Ripley: Gender and ‘Alien,’ Part 2

June 13, 2012
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READ PART ONE HERE. One of the most widespread misapprehensions in cinema is that any film with a female protagonist is, by definition, feminist.  While the original Alien’s popularity allowed women-centered action films to thrive,…

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