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Culture Archive

Archives for December 2015

Culture
NBC’s The Wiz was one of the best, most inventive television events of the yearNBC’s The Wiz was one of the best, most inventive television events of the year
Culture

Sorry, wannabe hate-watchers.

By Caroline Framke
Culture
Star Wars: The Force Awakens’s big spoiler and the history behind itStar Wars: The Force Awakens’s big spoiler and the history behind it
Culture

SPOILER ALERT.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Tina Fey on the internet: it’s “a real culture of demanding apologies, and I’m opting out”Tina Fey on the internet: it’s “a real culture of demanding apologies, and I’m opting out”
Culture

Which is more of a cop-out than an opt-out.

By Caroline Framke
Culture
Star Wars will make its real money in the mall, not the cinemaStar Wars will make its real money in the mall, not the cinema
Culture

Disney will make a lot of money from ticket sales, but it’s likely to make even more selling Star Wars–branded merchandise.

By Maddison Connaughton
Culture
Watch: Star Wars got an all-star Bad Lip Reading treatment. It’s hilarious.Watch: Star Wars got an all-star Bad Lip Reading treatment. It’s hilarious.
Culture

Han Solo has grilled meats and a monkey in a bottle.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Let’s try to solve the new Star Wars movie’s biggest mysteryLet’s try to solve the new Star Wars movie’s biggest mystery
Culture

There are all kinds of spoilers in this post.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Star Wars: the 7 best conspiracy theoriesStar Wars: the 7 best conspiracy theories
Culture

The best Star Wars stories are the ones that go far beyond the movies and live in the hearts and minds of fans.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
The Big Bang Theory is at its best and worst in a milestone episode for SheldonThe Big Bang Theory is at its best and worst in a milestone episode for Sheldon
Culture

The show’s breakout character is no longer a virgin. Burn it upon the skies.

By Emily St. James
Sports
Here’s the problem with trying to say the WNBA needs to be sexierHere’s the problem with trying to say the WNBA needs to be sexier
Sports

Ex-NBA player Gilbert Arenas made a sexist comment on Instagram, but these WNBA players weren’t having it.

By Michelle Garcia
Culture
31 seasons in, Survivor can still produce mind-boggling reality television31 seasons in, Survivor can still produce mind-boggling reality television
Culture

This “Second Chance” season was the best argument for the show in ages.

By Caroline Framke
17 festive TV episodes to stream this holiday season
Culture

From 30 Rock to Gilmore Girls to Rugrats, we’ve got you covered.

By Caroline Framke
Culture
Martin Shkreli bought the only copy of Wu-Tang’s new album. Is this the future of art?Martin Shkreli bought the only copy of Wu-Tang’s new album. Is this the future of art?
Culture

This tale makes a serious play for Weirdest News Story of the Year.

By Caroline Framke
Culture
Every Star Wars movie, according to its colorsEvery Star Wars movie, according to its colors
Culture

Star Wars color palettes have changed more than you think.

By Alvin Chang
Culture
Star Wars: The Force Awakens feels committee-approved to delight fansStar Wars: The Force Awakens feels committee-approved to delight fans
Culture

This review contains no spoilers.

By Emily St. James
Technology
Katie Nolan, Fox Sports TV HostKatie Nolan, Fox Sports TV Host
Technology
By Eric Johnson