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Culture Archive

Archives for October 2015

Culture
Watch: Adele’s gorgeous video for her new single “HelloWatch: Adele’s gorgeous video for her new single “Hello
Culture

She’s back and ready to belt.

By Caroline Framke
Culture
A trailer for Aziz Ansari’s Netflix show has a little Louie, some Girls, lots of promiseA trailer for Aziz Ansari’s Netflix show has a little Louie, some Girls, lots of promise
Culture

Master of None drops November 6.

By Caroline Framke
Culture
Hulu has overtaken Netflix to become the best streaming serviceHulu has overtaken Netflix to become the best streaming service
Culture

The addition of the ad-free option has made it a TV and film obsessive’s dream.

By Emily St. James
Culture
FXX sitcom You’re the Worst just raised the bar for how TV talks about mental illnessFXX sitcom You’re the Worst just raised the bar for how TV talks about mental illness
Culture

The little-watched show unveiled a brutal, surprisingly funny look at living with depression.

By Emily St. James
Culture
12 of Back to the Future’s biggest 2015 predictions, in one chart12 of Back to the Future’s biggest 2015 predictions, in one chart
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Culture

Flying cars: nah. Video chat: duh.

By Caroline Framke
Culture
Chris Rock is hosting the Oscars. Watch what happened the last time he did.Chris Rock is hosting the Oscars. Watch what happened the last time he did.
Culture

He exemplifies the impossible task all Academy Awards hosts face.

By Emily St. James
Technology
Xiaomi’s Bin Lin Says Chinese Smartphone Maker May Enter the U.S.Xiaomi’s Bin Lin Says Chinese Smartphone Maker May Enter the U.S.
Technology

The company will need to strengthen its patent portfolio before it gets here.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
ESPN Lays Off 300 People -- 4 Percent of Its StaffESPN Lays Off 300 People -- 4 Percent of Its Staff
Technology

But will these be the last round of cuts at the sports cable giant?

By Peter Kafka
Explainers
Oprah just invested millions in Weight Watchers. But does the program even work?Oprah just invested millions in Weight Watchers. But does the program even work?
Explainers

The company has endured for more than 50 years — for a reason.

By Julia Belluz
Explainers
Back to the Future Day: the movie’s 2015 predictions and the hoax, explainedBack to the Future Day: the movie’s 2015 predictions and the hoax, explained
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Explainers

Flying cars weren’t the most ridiculous prediction.

By Caroline Framke
I grew up in Pablo Escobar’s Colombia. Here’s what it was really like.
Features

I thought that watching Netflix’s Narcos would be like grabbing a bag of popcorn and watching my country burn. I was wrong.

By Bernardo Aparicio García
Culture
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 3, episode 4: the show’s 3 biggest momentsAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 3, episode 4: the show’s 3 biggest moments
Culture

Is [spoiler] really dead?

By Alex Abad-Santos
Technology
HBO CEO Richard Plepler Consulted Political Pollster Before Launching HBO NowHBO CEO Richard Plepler Consulted Political Pollster Before Launching HBO Now
Technology

HBO Now hasn’t destroyed the pay-tv biz.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Culture
The one scene that explains Fargo season 2The one scene that explains Fargo season 2
Culture

On this show, minor transgressions can feel more horrible than major ones.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Watch: The new Star Wars trailer is calling to you. Just let it in.Watch: The new Star Wars trailer is calling to you. Just let it in.
Culture

The movie arrives in December. Whet your appetite with a bunch of new footage.

By Genevieve Koski