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Culture Archive

Archives for December 2015

For years, TV has treated immigrants as punchlines. These shows are fighting back.
Culture

Master of None, Jane the Virgin, and Fresh Off the Boat are rejecting the stereotypes.

By Caroline Framke
Culture
The first shot of Transparent season 2 perfectly sets up a brilliant season of TVThe first shot of Transparent season 2 perfectly sets up a brilliant season of TV
Culture

Amazon has made the show’s second season premiere available. You should watch it right now.

By Emily St. James
Culture
The sexual assault allegations against porn star James Deen, explainedThe sexual assault allegations against porn star James Deen, explained
Culture

Six women have come forward, and their accusations reveal just how little we knew about the “nice guy” porn star.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Girls season 5 trailer: everyone drifts apart, as they should have years agoGirls season 5 trailer: everyone drifts apart, as they should have years ago
Culture

It would be thrilling if they let the friendships fade.

By Caroline Framke
Technology
‘Re/code Decode’: CollegeHumor’s Ricky Van Veen Says Mark Zuckerberg More Powerful Than Rupert Murdoch‘Re/code Decode’: CollegeHumor’s Ricky Van Veen Says Mark Zuckerberg More Powerful Than Rupert Murdoch
Technology

“What used to be ‘surfing the Web’ is now ‘surfing Facebook.’”

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Seeso, NBCUniversal’s Subscription Service for Comedy Nerds, Is HereSeeso, NBCUniversal’s Subscription Service for Comedy Nerds, Is Here
Technology

Free for now. $4 a month later. Built for comedy nerds.

By Peter Kafka
Culture
For the first time in decades, the best book ever written about writing is back in printFor the first time in decades, the best book ever written about writing is back in print
Culture

The Human Nature of Playwriting is an unheralded classic.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Hulu’s Casual, a lovely dramedy, is finally available to binge-watchHulu’s Casual, a lovely dramedy, is finally available to binge-watch
Culture

Why you should give this scrappy little show a chance.

By Emily St. James
Technology
eSports: On Par With the NFL and NBA?eSports: On Par With the NFL and NBA?
Technology

It typically takes around 50 years for a game to become a sport.

By Andrew Paradise
Culture
New on streaming in December: Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and HBO Go’s best optionsNew on streaming in December: Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and HBO Go’s best options
Culture

Check out five top picks for each of the top four streaming services.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies trailer: watch the Bennet sisters battle the undeadPride and Prejudice and Zombies trailer: watch the Bennet sisters battle the undead
Culture
The time Designing Women talked about AIDS when Reagan wouldn’tThe time Designing Women talked about AIDS when Reagan wouldn’t
Culture

A very special episode.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Serena Williams and Amy Schumer’s stunning nude Pirelli portraits ooze power, not sexSerena Williams and Amy Schumer’s stunning nude Pirelli portraits ooze power, not sex
Culture

Annie Leibovitz is breaking 50 years of tradition.

By Caroline Framke