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Culture Archive

Archives for April 2015

Culture
What Game of Thrones changed from the books: season 5, episode 3What Game of Thrones changed from the books: season 5, episode 3
Culture

One storyline looks like the biggest divergence the show has ever attempted.

By Andrew Prokop
Police Violence
When will the race debate in America end? Toni Morrison says it’s far from over.When will the race debate in America end? Toni Morrison says it’s far from over.
Police Violence

The Pulitzer Prize–winning author wants to have that uncomfortable conversation on race — and isn’t pulling any punches.

By Rachel Huggins
Culture
Why a Barbie in honor of “Selma” director Ava DuVernay is a big dealWhy a Barbie in honor of “Selma” director Ava DuVernay is a big deal
Culture

(Even though you can’t actually buy one.)

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Culture
Americana band Delta Rae have 4 vocalists and an enormous soundAmericana band Delta Rae have 4 vocalists and an enormous sound
Culture

Delta Rae’s sophomore album comes with a heavy dose of fear.

By Kelsey McKinney
Culture
Why Diane Sawyer referred to Bruce Jenner with male pronounsWhy Diane Sawyer referred to Bruce Jenner with male pronouns
Culture

Here’s how to know what pronouns you should use for transgender people.

By German Lopez
Culture
Bruce Jenner: Sexual orientation and gender identity are “apples and oranges”Bruce Jenner: Sexual orientation and gender identity are “apples and oranges”
Culture

Jenner gives a clear explanation.

By German Lopez
TV
Netflix is defending the Adam Sandler movie that Native American actors say is racistNetflix is defending the Adam Sandler movie that Native American actors say is racist
TV

It’s always the people making the offensive jokes who get the final word on what’s funny.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Culture
You may not have known Grey’s Anatomy was still on the air, but 9 million viewers didYou may not have known Grey’s Anatomy was still on the air, but 9 million viewers did
Culture

The show remains surprisingly successful for a series in its 11th season.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Shows like Happyish are why I’m so tired of white guys being the default protagonistsShows like Happyish are why I’m so tired of white guys being the default protagonists
Culture

Diversity in television isn’t just about politics. It’s about better storytelling, too.

By Emily St. James
Technology
Why Comcast Needed an Excuse to Turn Its Attention ElsewhereWhy Comcast Needed an Excuse to Turn Its Attention Elsewhere
Technology

Despite the obvious egg on the face, Comcast executives will soon realize that losing this deal is one of the better things to happen in a long time.

By James McQuivey
Culture
This video is proof that Superman shouldn’t be a dark characterThis video is proof that Superman shouldn’t be a dark character
Culture

Here’s what Man of Steel would look like with more color.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
How Game of Thrones is about lowly pawns becoming powerful rulersHow Game of Thrones is about lowly pawns becoming powerful rulers
Culture

Just look at the point-of-view characters from the books who are still around to see what we mean.

By Andrew Prokop
Culture
Comedian Maria Bamford discusses suicide, OCD, and buying elephant costumes for her dogComedian Maria Bamford discusses suicide, OCD, and buying elephant costumes for her dog
Culture

Maria Bamford explains how she makes mental illness funny ... and tries out one of her new jokes on us.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Culture
Age of Adaline is 100 years in the life of a very boring womanAge of Adaline is 100 years in the life of a very boring woman
Culture

The most interesting thing about the movie is that there are 28 different hairstyles in it.

By Alex Abad-Santos
TV
Regulators just killed Comcast’s big merger with Time Warner Cable. Here’s why.Regulators just killed Comcast’s big merger with Time Warner Cable. Here’s why.
TV

Critics worried that the combined company would have too much power over television network and online services.

By Timothy B. Lee