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Culture Archive

Archives for March 2015

Culture
Why the Jaws beach scene is one of the best in movie historyWhy the Jaws beach scene is one of the best in movie history
Culture

This video will help you understand the genius of Steven Spielberg.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Furious 7 has no business being as good as it isFurious 7 has no business being as good as it is
Culture

Furious 7 is a glorious boondoggle of a film. But it also has a lot of heart.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
2 videos that explain why Trevor Noah is a great replacement for Jon Stewart2 videos that explain why Trevor Noah is a great replacement for Jon Stewart
Culture

Trevor Noah, a South African comedian who joined The Daily Show in December, will be replacing Jon Stewart as the host, reports the New York Times.

By Kelsey McKinney
Culture
In its fifth — and best — season, The Walking Dead tackles what it is to live after traumaIn its fifth — and best — season, The Walking Dead tackles what it is to live after trauma
Culture

The season’s second half told one long story that turned our heroes into the villains — sort of.

By Emily St. James
Culture
26 podcasts you should be listening to26 podcasts you should be listening to
Culture

Get in on the podcast boom with recommendations for everything from comedic interviews to arms control wonkery.

By Libby Nelson
Culture
Why you need to see Going Clear, the new documentary on ScientologyWhy you need to see Going Clear, the new documentary on Scientology
Culture

It makes its TV debut on HBO Sunday, March 29.

By Emily St. James
Culture
The 7 best songs of MarchThe 7 best songs of March
Culture

March sent the music world into high gear.

By Kelsey McKinney
Video
How the rules of March Madness guarantee more upsets than the NBAHow the rules of March Madness guarantee more upsets than the NBA
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Video

We love to root for underdogs. And underdogs do win with surprising frequency.

By Joseph Stromberg
Culture
Home, the latest animated kid flick, is actually about colonialism. No, really.Home, the latest animated kid flick, is actually about colonialism. No, really.
Culture

Here are some surprisingly complex topics you can talk about with your kids after seeing it.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Watch: George Lucas pitches “The Clinton Menace” to Fox NewsWatch: George Lucas pitches “The Clinton Menace” to Fox News
Culture

“The Clinton Menace.”

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
9 questions about furries you were too embarrassed to ask9 questions about furries you were too embarrassed to ask
Culture

No, it’s not about having sex in animal costumes.

By Dylan Matthews
Technology
When emergency warnings were a guy with a sign hanging from his neckWhen emergency warnings were a guy with a sign hanging from his neck
Technology

This is how emergency warnings moved from signs to the cloud.

By Phil Edwards
Culture
The new movie Kumiko the Treasure Hunter proves Rinko Kikuchi should be a superstarThe new movie Kumiko the Treasure Hunter proves Rinko Kikuchi should be a superstar
Culture

Based on an urban legend, it tells the story of a Japanese woman who hunts for the treasure from the film Fargo.

By Emily St. James
Technology
Comcast Says It’s Not Talking to Apple About Apple TV, Because Apple Hasn’t AskedComcast Says It’s Not Talking to Apple About Apple TV, Because Apple Hasn’t Asked
Technology

But that doesn’t mean NBCU won’t be in the service, if it ever launches.

By Peter Kafka
Almanac
A CD exploding in slow motion is surprisingly beautifulA CD exploding in slow motion is surprisingly beautiful
Almanac

This mesmerizing explosion is perfect.

By Kelsey McKinney