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Culture Archive

Archives for October 2015

Culture
All hail October, the finest month for moviesAll hail October, the finest month for movies
Culture

There’s something special about October movies, even the ones that don’t debut in October.

By Peter Suderman
Culture
The Walking Dead is a Western. Here are 5 reasons why.The Walking Dead is a Western. Here are 5 reasons why.
Culture

It’s all about people creating society on a lawless frontier. Sound familiar?

By Emily St. James
Leftovers star Carrie Coon tells us why it’s actually one of TV’s most hopeful shows
Culture

On forging new identities, resilience, and choosing to live.

By Caroline Framke
Culture
We love uncompromising artists. Project Greenlight shows what pains they are to work with.We love uncompromising artists. Project Greenlight shows what pains they are to work with.
Culture

Half the fun is in hating this season’s main character.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Amazon’s new comedy Red Oaks is Caddyshack plus John Hughes divided by boring nostalgiaAmazon’s new comedy Red Oaks is Caddyshack plus John Hughes divided by boring nostalgia
Culture

We’ve seen this a million times before.

By Caroline Framke
How to survive in comedy for nearly 3 decades, according to Paul F. Tompkins
Culture

“There’s a primal fear at work for a lot of people, seeing someone on a stage, by themselves, speaking in public.”

By Genevieve Koski
Culture
Hail, Caesar! Why the trailer for the Coen brothers’ latest has fans pumped.Hail, Caesar! Why the trailer for the Coen brothers’ latest has fans pumped.
Culture

A briefcase full of money, slapstick, and George Clooney: Yup, it’s a Coen brothers movie.

By Genevieve Koski
Culture
Nickelodeon’s best and worst ‘90s shows, rankedNickelodeon’s best and worst ‘90s shows, ranked
Culture

Is the top-rated show Rugrats? SpongeBob SquarePants? Or Nick Arcade?

By Alvin Chang
Music
The rise and fall of hip-hop’s greatest record labels since 1989, in one incredible GIFThe rise and fall of hip-hop’s greatest record labels since 1989, in one incredible GIF
Music

Polygraph combined more than 600 hip-hop label hits into one map.

By Margarita Noriega
Mischiefs of Faction
The problem with the Galactic Republic was the JediThe problem with the Galactic Republic was the Jedi
Mischiefs of Faction

The fear of a Jedi coup led to the downfall of the Galactic Republic.

By Jonathan M. Ladd
Culture
Steve Jobs is man, God, and prophet in the hands of Aaron Sorkin and Danny BoyleSteve Jobs is man, God, and prophet in the hands of Aaron Sorkin and Danny Boyle
Culture

A riveting new biopic unfolds like no screen biography you’ve seen.

By Emily St. James
Culture
The Good Wife: Julianna Margulies and Archie Panjabi’s alleged feud, explainedThe Good Wife: Julianna Margulies and Archie Panjabi’s alleged feud, explained
Culture

The alleged feud has been the show’s open secret for the past few seasons.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
AMC renews Halt and Catch Fire for a 3rd season, even though nobody watched itAMC renews Halt and Catch Fire for a 3rd season, even though nobody watched it
Culture

This show’s great. Get caught up now.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Marvel’s Ant-Man is officially getting a sequel — and he’s sharing it with the WaspMarvel’s Ant-Man is officially getting a sequel — and he’s sharing it with the Wasp
Culture

Also: new dates for Black Panther and Captain Marvel.

By Caroline Framke
Technology
Netflix Raises Prices Again -- But You May Not Pay More for a WhileNetflix Raises Prices Again -- But You May Not Pay More for a While
Technology

Your bill monthly bill may jump by $2 a month this spring, or by $1 a month next fall.

By Peter Kafka