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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 Dr. 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

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