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Mind Palaces
A close-up of the World Cup trophy shining on the field of a massive stadium.

Athletic Feats of Narrative

By Maddi Chilton • January 31st, 2023

Experiencing a story as it happens, one where an ending hasn’t been decided – that is what gives sports their fun and their nerve.

Exploits Feature

The Peripheral

By Sara Clemens • October 31st, 2022

Two eras, some twisty time shenanigans and virtual reality collide in a TV adaptation of William Gibson’s novel.

Rookie of the Year
In a still from the television show Madam Secretary, the title character sits at a desk in a Washington D.C. office, wearing a slightly exasperated smile.

Living the American Stream

By Matt Marrone • October 6th, 2022

America is beautiful – at least at night, without checking social media, as it streams on Netflix.

Here's the Thing
Fozzie Bear, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Gonzo of The Muppets smile for a group photo.

I Was Wrong About the Muppets

By Rob Rich • September 15th, 2022

A while back Rob posited that the ABC’s The Muppets was criminally underrated, but a recent rewatch has changed his tune somewhat.

Past Presence
A striking black and white image of spreading plant roots.

Rehearsal

By Emily Price • September 2nd, 2022

The Rehearsal has been called manipulative, sociopathic and dangerous by people on the internet. All of these are obviously exaggerations and misnomers.

Exploits Feature

The Rehearsal

By Yussef Cole • September 1st, 2022

“In trying to control your life, you wind up creating fiction.”

Eyeing Elsewhere
A chef in a fast-casual Chicago restaurant kitchen, screaming intensely while simultaneously cooking.

Just Above the Noise

By Phillip Russell • August 31st, 2022

The Bear is a show about the traumas that our previous workplaces, managers and family members imprint on us and the struggles we face not only in trying to overcome them, but to break the chain.

Nonhuman Meditations
NOS-4-A2, a robot character from the Buzz Lightyear of Star Command tv show, extends bat-like wings made of energy from his back.

Do Robots Feast on Electric Sheep?

By Alyssa Wejebe • July 8th, 2022

Alyssa looks back on robotic energy vampire NOS-4-A2 from Buzz Lightyear of Star Command.

Rookie of the Year
In a still from the television show You, a young man stands close behind a blonde woman reading a book, staring at her intently.

You & Me

By Matt Marrone • June 3rd, 2022

Matt gets a little too close to You.

Gingy's Corner
two horses facing off against each other. image from IMDB.

Body Image and Self-Loathing in Centaurworld

By Gingy Gibson • May 23rd, 2022

Or, How Horse Learned to Stop Fearing and Love Her Bod

No Accounting for Taste
In a still from Evangelion: 3.0+1.0, a dark-haired boy stares longingly in front of a blue sky filled with fluffy clouds.

Everything Old is New Again. And Then Some

By Adam Boffa • April 12th, 2022

Thanks to one weird trick, the reboot has gotten a new lease on life.

Rookie of the Year
In a still from The Sopranos, four Italian men in well-tailored suits stare down the camera.

Why They Say My Last Name on the Sopranos

By Matt Marrone • March 3rd, 2022

The reason they say “Marone” instead of “Madone” on The Sopranos is actually an untold story – one that dates back to when Matt was an intern on the show.

Past Presence
A sidewalk view of a New York City street from underneath construction scaffolding. The plywood walls covering the facade of the building are graffiti'd. It is a dreary day.

Telling It Slant

By Emily Price • February 25th, 2022

A rumination on the second season of How To with John Wilson and how sometimes the best way to talk about one thing is to focus on another.

Here's the Thing
Four Old West men sit at a poker table, eyeing each other suspiciously.

I Miss The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.

By Rob Rich • February 11th, 2022

Rob reminisces about one of his favorite TV shows that was gone all too soon (like they always are).

Eyeing Elsewhere
A master chocolatier stands behind a kitchen workstation lecturing to contestants on the reality show "School of Chocolate."

A Different Reality

By Phillip Russell • January 26th, 2022

Unlike more standard reality television fare, School of Chocolate shows there is drama to be found in the struggles of learning new things.

Feature Excerpt

Children of the Night

By Alma Roda-Gil • January 20th, 2022

Vampires, blood libel and Midnight Mass.

The Heavy Pour

I Know You Are but What Am I?

By Sara Clemens • January 10th, 2022

Little Sara sends a message to an old pal.

Best of 2021
A TV screen showing nothing but static snow.

The Best TV Shows of 2021

By Team Unwinnable • December 30th, 2021

So 2021 ended with our having to once again (maybe?) stay anchored to our homes by our couches. We could be doing a lot worse than this year’s TV offerings.

Rookie of the Year
A giant, three-pronged space station floats in the dark fathoms of space.

Deep Space Infinity

By Matt Marrone • December 6th, 2021

In the time of television binge-watching, what we really need is a show that goes on forever.

Exploits Feature

Star Trek: Lower Decks

By Van Dennis • November 1st, 2021

Just like we did in the 90s between Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and Voyager, we’re once again arguing over which of the three currently airing Star Trek shows is the best.

The Beat Box

Noteworthy Hip Hop – September 2021

By Noah Springer • September 22nd, 2021

And now for something a little different.

Here's the Thing
She-Ra and company celebrating and cheering.

How She-Ra Helped Me (Seriously)

By Rob Rich • August 13th, 2021

Rob talks about how, of all things, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power helped him figure out how to address his pandemic-related anxiety.

Collision Detection
A medieval castle hallway.

The Role-Playing Television Future of Tomorrow, Yesterday

By Ben Sailer • August 12th, 2021

VR, the hard way. The really hard way.

Traces
Four shady guys in a car together.

Simulando

By Diego Nicolás Argüello • August 6th, 2021

Realizing you’ve been in somebody else’s shoes

Self-Insert

Colonel Sebastian Moran

By Amanda Hudgins • August 5th, 2021

The man who wasn’t there

Chinese lyrical dancer Gai Gai stands in the middle of a brightly lit room full of dancers, her arms posed in front of her body.

1600 words on Street Dance of China

By Amanda Hudgins • August 3rd, 2021

Street Dance of China Season 3 starts with a two minute cinematic about isolation and community, at once apocalyptic and familiar

A Godzilla figure standing among some books.

The Seduction of Solitude

By Harry Mackin • July 14th, 2021

Harry Mackin discusses the long lost last year

Rookie of the Year
Dorothy Turner from Servant lying on down.

To Serve Mom

By Matt Marrone • June 1st, 2021

Finally, a decent use for those stickers that isn’t enticing minors!

Bring on the ARGs for TV

By Olivia Popp • April 26th, 2021

What’s next for TV interaction?

Self-Insert
A word cloud of tags to describe Sheriff Stilinski.

Sheriff Stilinski’s Name is John

By Amanda Hudgins • March 25th, 2021

Stiles Stilinski’s name is definitely, unambiguously John. OK?

World Tour
A blindfolded wedding couple.

Australia

By Oluwatayo Adewole • March 9th, 2021

Throw something on the barbie, Tayo’s going down under!

Here's the Thing
An anime character smoking a cigarette.

FLCL, 17 Years Later

By Rob Rich • March 5th, 2021

Rob takes another look at FLCL, a brief anime series he used to love, and reflects on how different the whole thing feels almost two decades later.

TV Shows that are also Slot Games

By Alan Smithee • February 17th, 2021

Slot titles are among the typical casino games that one will come across as they play in any virtual gambling establishment.

Dallas: The Television Role-Playing Game

By Stu Horvath and John McGuire • February 15th, 2021

Yup, there was an RPG based on the hit television show Dallas. And it was a disaster.

Rookie of the Year

More Songs About Bob and Judy

By Matt Marrone • February 3rd, 2021

Did David Byrne invent Twin Peaks? Matt thinks so.

Best of 2020
A TV screen showing nothing but static snow.

The Best TV Shows of 2020

By Team Unwinnable • December 30th, 2020

Has there ever been a better year to binge?

Here's the Thing

It’s Okay To Let Stuff End

By Rob Rich • December 8th, 2020

Rob posits that, in a lot of instances, it’s better to let the stories and characters we love end rather than drag things out so long they become boring or just plain bad.

Self-Insert

Tagging

By Amanda Hudgins • December 3rd, 2020

Tagging fics is both a conversation and a function in fanfiction.

Exploits

2010 – 2019

By Stu Horvath • December 1st, 2020

Do not party like it’s 2019. Wear masks. Be socially distant. Stay home.

Here's the Thing

On The Legend of Korra and Imperfection

By Rob Rich • November 4th, 2020

Korra’s way of bringing some particularly significant character flaws to light through the eyes of their children makes them feel even more like human beings.

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