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Culture Archive

Archives for September 2015

Politics
Mexican TV is using Donald Trump’s speech to promote the upcoming US-Mexico soccer matchMexican TV is using Donald Trump’s speech to promote the upcoming US-Mexico soccer match
Politics

The summer of Trump is having ripple effects abroad.

By Matthew Yglesias
Culture
Why Serena Williams’s US Open loss is so stunningWhy Serena Williams’s US Open loss is so stunning
Culture

Serena Williams won’t win a calendar year Grand Slam, but her incredible record speaks for itself.

By Caroline Framke
Technology
An Evening with Code/Media: AMC Networks CEO Josh SapanAn Evening with Code/Media: AMC Networks CEO Josh Sapan
Technology
Apple iPhone 6s announcement 2015: news and updatesApple iPhone 6s announcement 2015: news and updates
Technology

Apple’s announcements are expected to include a new iPhone, a revamped Apple TV, and a beefed-up iPad targeted at business users.

By Vox Staff
Culture
Watch: Super Mario Bros. designers decode its iconic first levelWatch: Super Mario Bros. designers decode its iconic first level
Culture

Great insight for anyone who’s jumped on a Goomba or two in their day.

By Caroline Framke
Culture
Aretha Franklin’s lost concert doc is supposedly great, but she won’t let anyone see itAretha Franklin’s lost concert doc is supposedly great, but she won’t let anyone see it
Culture

The 43-year conflict over Amazing Grace is keeping film festivals from screening it.

By Genevieve Koski
Culture
The visual brilliance of Key & Peele, in 7 impressive sketchesThe visual brilliance of Key & Peele, in 7 impressive sketches
Culture

Let these zombies, music videos, and bloopers prove it was one of TV’s best directed shows.

By Caroline Framke
Technology
AMC CEO Josh Sapan: An Evening With Code/Media (Full Video)AMC CEO Josh Sapan: An Evening With Code/Media (Full Video)
Technology

What happens to a TV network when the very idea of a TV network is outdated?

By Arik Hesseldahl
Explainers
TIFF and the international film festival circuit, explainedTIFF and the international film festival circuit, explained
Explainers

Here’s why the global film industry is relocating to Canada for the next 10 days.

By Noel Murray
Technology
The web browser saved Apple, but Apple is over the web browserThe web browser saved Apple, but Apple is over the web browser
Technology

The internet of apps is great for Apple, but bad for competition.

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
AMC’s Josh Sapan Is a Little Excited -- And a Little Terrified -- By the New Apple TV (Video)AMC’s Josh Sapan Is a Little Excited -- And a Little Terrified -- By the New Apple TV (Video)
Technology

“You have to be more clever,” the AMC CEO said. “And you probably have to spend more money” promoting shows than ever before.

By Arik Hesseldahl
The long, slow rise of You’re the Worst, one of TV’s best shows
Culture

This show plumbs the dark heart of the American sitcom.

By Emily St. James
Technology
Apple TV: New features for Apple’s upgraded television productApple TV: New features for Apple’s upgraded television product
Technology

A better chip, Siri, and an improved remote control. But no streaming service.

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
Apple announces new iPad Pro, iPad Mini sticks aroundApple announces new iPad Pro, iPad Mini sticks around
Technology

The powerful new iPad Pro is built for multitasking and the mobile worker lifestyle.

By Margarita Noriega
Technology
With Siri Search for Apple TV, Apple Could Beat Google at Its Own GameWith Siri Search for Apple TV, Apple Could Beat Google at Its Own Game
Technology

Apple’s Siri search feature looks a lot like Google’s Now on Tap.

By Mark Bergen