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Culture Archive

Archives for January 2015

Politics
The Supreme Court’s infamous ‘Lochner era’ ended in the 1930s. Rand Paul wants it back.The Supreme Court’s infamous ‘Lochner era’ ended in the 1930s. Rand Paul wants it back.
Politics

In a speech, Paul argued that judges should intervene to protect people’s “liberty to contract.”

By Andrew Prokop
Culture
New HBO series tells the story of a man suspected but never convicted of three murdersNew HBO series tells the story of a man suspected but never convicted of three murders
Culture

After 30 years, the infamous Robert Durst finally opens up about his troubled past.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Culture
The 11 Oscar-nominated movies you should seeThe 11 Oscar-nominated movies you should see
Culture

You don’t have time for 60 movies, but you can watch 11.

By Kelsey McKinney
Technology
Through a Google Glass Darkly: “Black Mirror” on NetflixThrough a Google Glass Darkly: “Black Mirror” on Netflix
Technology

A TV series about the perils of techno-addiction, as visually sleek as a Jony Ive fantasy.

By Trey Graham
Culture
On Cosby, NBC chair says it takes ‘15, not 2’ rape allegations to kill a showOn Cosby, NBC chair says it takes ‘15, not 2’ rape allegations to kill a show
Culture

Bob Greenblatt, NBC’s chairman of the entertainment, has explained why Cosby’s show was canceled.

By Alex Abad-Santos and Emily St. James
Culture
Taylor Swift continues world domination, takes over Speaker John Boehner’s websiteTaylor Swift continues world domination, takes over Speaker John Boehner’s website
Culture

Would she approve? Is she a Republican?

By Kelsey McKinney
Technology
The myth of Amazon’s ebook monopoly, in two screenshotsThe myth of Amazon’s ebook monopoly, in two screenshots
Technology

The retail giant is much more vulnerable than people realize.

By Matthew Yglesias
Culture
Jessica Chastain’s perfect response to Hollywood’s diversity problemJessica Chastain’s perfect response to Hollywood’s diversity problem
Culture

Can Jessica Chastain run for president?

By Alex Abad-Santos
Movies
One chart showing just how poorly women are represented in this year’s Oscar nomineesOne chart showing just how poorly women are represented in this year’s Oscar nominees
Movies

This is the first time in a decade that none of the best picture nominees have told a woman’s story

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Culture
What “Fresh off the Boat” means to Asian-AmericansWhat “Fresh off the Boat” means to Asian-Americans
Culture

For the first time in 20 years, an Asian-American family will be the focus of a network television sitcom. And the show’s title is already causing a stir.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Think you know why movie attendance is down? It’s not high ticket prices.Think you know why movie attendance is down? It’s not high ticket prices.
Culture

Think movie ticket prices are keeping you from seeing movies in theaters? You might be surprised.

By Phil Edwards
Culture
The Lego Movie got snubbed by the Oscars. Its director’s response was perfect.The Lego Movie got snubbed by the Oscars. Its director’s response was perfect.
Culture
10 Oscar nominees react to the news of their nominations10 Oscar nominees react to the news of their nominations
Culture

“I am knocked for six by this,” said Benedict Cumberbatch.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Culture
The winners and losers of the 2015 Oscar nominations, explainedThe winners and losers of the 2015 Oscar nominations, explained
Culture

Diversity was the big story, but there were still reasons — here and there — for film fans to cheer.

By Emily St. James
Video
The definitive annotated trailer for Avengers: Age of UltronThe definitive annotated trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron
Play
Video

Here are the clues and details you may have missed.

By Alex Abad-Santos and Joss Fong