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Brandon Ambrosino

Brandon Ambrosino

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Brandon Ambrosino

    Culture
    These critics made a fantastic list of the best movies of all timeThese critics made a fantastic list of the best movies of all time
    Culture

    Have you seen every movie on this list?

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    Survey: 1 in 4 Americans believe God helps decide who wins games like the Super BowlSurvey: 1 in 4 Americans believe God helps decide who wins games like the Super Bowl
    Culture

    According to a recent survey, plenty of Americans believe the Almighty is active on the playing field.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Almanac
    Frank Sinatra was spiritual not religious before it was coolFrank Sinatra was spiritual not religious before it was cool
    Almanac

    “To me, religion is a deeply personal thing in which man and God go it alone together.”

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Almanac
    This hilarious video tries to put all the Super Mario games into one timelineThis hilarious video tries to put all the Super Mario games into one timeline
    Almanac

    But where is Super Mario Bros. 2?

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    Pride and Prejudice, explained in two chartsPride and Prejudice, explained in two charts
    Culture

    “I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.”

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    The Sculptor is the best comic you’ll read this winterThe Sculptor is the best comic you’ll read this winter
    Culture

    We talk to author Scott McCloud, who has refashioned the story of Faust for a new era.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    Will Romney put more emphasis on his Mormonism in a 2016 campaign?Will Romney put more emphasis on his Mormonism in a 2016 campaign?
    Culture

    In the past, the presidential hopeful was cautious about discussing his faith. Could that change this time around?

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    Why fashion designer Rick Owens shocked his audience with exposed penisesWhy fashion designer Rick Owens shocked his audience with exposed penises
    Culture

    Owens’ fashion aesthetic is making a larger point about sexuality.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    Some of you are lying about going to churchSome of you are lying about going to church
    Culture

    Why do so many people pretend to be more religiously observant than they are?

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    The one time Harry Potter’s Sorting Hat was wrongThe one time Harry Potter’s Sorting Hat was wrong
    Culture

    Draco Malfoy might be a Slytherin, but the actor who plays him is a Gryffindor.

    By Brandon Ambrosino