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A screenshot from Andor, where four rebels stand on a dirt road under overcast skies, each wearing stolen imperial officer uniforms and looking sternly at each other

Star-Crossed Politics

By Saniya Ahmed • June 10th, 2024

If you don’t condemn defiance on screen, then why do you in real life?

A screenshot from Baby Reindeer where the main character comedian is wearing a plaid suit and sitting on a stool on stage holding a microphone almost in a fetal position

The Compassion of Baby Reindeer

By Brea Shanice • June 5th, 2024

It feels like we missed a transformative moment to signal to those living in the darkness of survivor’s remorse that we are ready to listen without judgment or reproach. The good news is we still can.

Here's the Thing

MST3K and My New Appreciation for Bad Movies

By Rob Rich • May 14th, 2024

The semi-recent discovery of a perpetual Mystery Science Theater 3000 marathon has made Rob realize that a lot of bad movies really aren’t so bad. On paper, anyway.

A screenshot from Victory Road with a soccer player preparing for a big kick past a player on the opposite team that's fallen down

Inazuma Eleven Deserves More Triumphs and Trophies

By Quinn Quimby • May 7th, 2024

For everything weird about it, I can’t stop myself from coming back to Inazuma Eleven. In the midst of the absurd is heart – for every weird alien subplot or time travel conspiracy is hundreds of moments filled with incredible depth.

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A still from Children of Men shows a man leading a woman and her just-born child through a throng of soldiers.

Apocalyptic Pregnancy

By Natasha Ochshorn • April 19th, 2024

Perhaps an emotional response to a presidential election year, the weather, uncontrolled rent, or genocide – people on a large scale are questioning parenting as an ethical choice.

Here's the Thing

A still from Netflix's reboot of She-Ra showing Catra and Adora being moody on a bridge at sunset.

Why I Watch YouTube Reactions

By Rob Rich • April 12th, 2024

React videos, as eye-rolling as the concept can be, are a way for me to relive important moments for the first time by proxy.

A screenshot from the trailer for Class of 07, with a whole group of old classmates gathered together at night staring at something that appears to be quite concerning...

How to Survive Your Last High School Reunion

By Brea Shanice • February 29th, 2024

So, you’re at your reunion, and folks haven’t seen you in years. The question turns to your career, but you are quite embarrassed. What do you do? Lie, naturally. Well friend, I’m going to advise against lying about being a doctor, especially at your last reunion.

A screenshot from Aggretsuko with Retsuko herself in her death metal face on a big screen on a building over a bunch of commuters going on with their day

Aggretsuko’s Excellence Was Hidden in Plain Sight

By Van Dennis • January 26th, 2024

Just as Retsuko herself has a hidden personal life that surprises other characters, Aggretsuko’s supporting cast all have personalities that make an office comedy about animal people feel grounded and astonishingly well thought out.

Rookie of the Year

Several screenshots from the Netflix series How to Get Rich showing the main protagonist speaking with several high-end type people.

My Rich Life

By Matt Marrone • December 7th, 2023

What is your rich life? The answer, we quickly learn, is different for everyone.

Exploits Feature

Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special

By Sara Clemens • December 1st, 2023

It took me 19 years to listen to the commentary tracks for Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special, a show I’ve watched at least once a year for the past 35.

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