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Culture Archive

Archives for August 2014

Culture
Alfred Molina on his new film ‘Love is Strange’Alfred Molina on his new film ‘Love is Strange’
Culture

The star of the new love story talks about what attracted him to the film, and what it was like to work with his old friend.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Comic Books
What Spider-Woman should actually look likeWhat Spider-Woman should actually look like
Comic Books

In addition to the obviously problematic sexualization of a female superhero, the drawings of Spider-Woman aren’t even anatomically correct.

By Kelsey McKinney
Culture
The ice bucket challenge isn’t a waste of waterThe ice bucket challenge isn’t a waste of water
Culture

Compared to the huge amount of water we use to produce food, it’s a drop in the bucket.

By Joseph Stromberg
Technology
Regulators Want Comcast to Cough Up Lots More Data About Its Internet PoliciesRegulators Want Comcast to Cough Up Lots More Data About Its Internet Policies
Technology

Regulators released a 29-page data request from Comcast for review of the Time Warner Cable acquisition.

By Amy Schatz
Celebrity Culture
A guide to Beyoncé conspiracy theoriesA guide to Beyoncé conspiracy theories
Celebrity Culture

In honor of the VMAs, Beyoncé‘s career, and the insane (and sometimes hilarious) conspiracy theories that have haunted America’s biggest celebrity:

By Alex Abad-Santos
Technology
Here’s a $600 Million Plan to Sell HBO on the WebHere’s a $600 Million Plan to Sell HBO on the Web
Technology

Totally theoretical! But fun to think about it -- and more realistic than it would have been a couple months ago.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Meet Oculix, a Hacked-Together Netflix for Oculus RiftMeet Oculix, a Hacked-Together Netflix for Oculus Rift
Technology

A cool result from an internal “Hack Day,” but Netflix isn’t making any promises yet.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
A Video Startup Teaches Apple TV Some New TricksA Video Startup Teaches Apple TV Some New Tricks
Technology

Video aggregator N3twork has found a way to do something new with Apple’s Web TV box.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
NFL App Launches on Apple TVNFL App Launches on Apple TV
Technology
By Peter Kafka
Technology
Aereo Is Offline, but NimbleTV Says It Can Bring You TV on the WebAereo Is Offline, but NimbleTV Says It Can Bring You TV on the Web
Technology

For free. Sort of.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Breaking Bad Returns (Sort of), How the Ice-Bucket Challenge Went Viral and More Morning #MustreadsBreaking Bad Returns (Sort of), How the Ice-Bucket Challenge Went Viral and More Morning #Mustreads
Technology

The kings of crystal meth turn their attention to running a pawn shop.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
YouTube Music’s Secret Weapon: Music You Can’t Get Anywhere ElseYouTube Music’s Secret Weapon: Music You Can’t Get Anywhere Else
Technology

Every $10-a-month music service is basically the same. But the world’s biggest video site is planning something different.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Vevo Is Off the MarketVevo Is Off the Market
Technology
By Peter Kafka
Technology
Re/code on TV (and Radio): Hachette Dramz and the Feds Create a Geek SquadRe/code on TV (and Radio): Hachette Dramz and the Feds Create a Geek Squad
Technology

Featuring Kara, Jason and Amy!

By Nellie Bowles
Technology
TV or Not TVTV or Not TV
Technology

Having 18 million YouTube subscribers earns Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox the right to be called “stars” -- with no “digital” qualifier.

By Keith Richman