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Brandon Ambrosino

Brandon Ambrosino

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Brandon Ambrosino

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    Chart: The 12 actors that voice over 100 Simpsons charactersChart: The 12 actors that voice over 100 Simpsons characters
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    Almost 60 percent of the voices on the series are performed by three men.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    How Martin Luther King’s faith drove his activismHow Martin Luther King’s faith drove his activism
    Culture

    Though aspects of King’s legacy are debated, his commitment to a radical type of love is beyond dispute.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    New HBO series tells the story of a man suspected but never convicted of three murdersNew HBO series tells the story of a man suspected but never convicted of three murders
    Culture

    After 30 years, the infamous Robert Durst finally opens up about his troubled past.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    The Lego Movie got snubbed by the Oscars. Its director’s response was perfect.The Lego Movie got snubbed by the Oscars. Its director’s response was perfect.
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    10 Oscar nominees react to the news of their nominations10 Oscar nominees react to the news of their nominations
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    “I am knocked for six by this,” said Benedict Cumberbatch.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
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    Why Americans and Brits spell words differentlyWhy Americans and Brits spell words differently
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    Noah Webster thought American English should be free of the “clamor of pedantry.”

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    Here’s why people are tweeting #OscarsSoWhiteHere’s why people are tweeting #OscarsSoWhite
    Culture

    “#OscarsSoWhite they selling #AllNomineesMatter tees in the atrium.”

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    Here’s how Twitter reacted to the 2015 Oscar nominationsHere’s how Twitter reacted to the 2015 Oscar nominations
    Culture

    Chris Pine was as handsome as ever — and everyone noticed.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    Butt selfies are now a thing. So is this $80 BelfieStickButt selfies are now a thing. So is this $80 BelfieStick
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    This device will help you take amazing belfies all by your belf!

    By Brandon Ambrosino
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    This chart proves it’s never too late to publish a novelThis chart proves it’s never too late to publish a novel
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    Relax. Take it easy. Write at your own pace.

    By Brandon Ambrosino