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Brandon Ambrosino

Brandon Ambrosino

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Brandon Ambrosino

    Almanac
    There’s a Hungarian version of Planet of the Apes only with dogs instead of apesThere’s a Hungarian version of Planet of the Apes only with dogs instead of apes
    Almanac

    Think Lassie, but with an army of mutts.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    Hate-watching, explainedHate-watching, explained
    Culture

    Why do we watch TV shows when we know we’ll despise them?

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Movies
    The Little Prince is about to become a major blockbusterThe Little Prince is about to become a major blockbuster
    Movies

    If this trailer is any indication, the film is going to be beautiful.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    Catholic leaders call for “serious examination” of racial disparities in policingCatholic leaders call for “serious examination” of racial disparities in policing
    Culture

    “We support new efforts to promote accountability and transparency, such as body cameras for police officers.”

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Movies
    Big Hero 6 is the anti-violence superhero movie you’ve been waiting forBig Hero 6 is the anti-violence superhero movie you’ve been waiting for
    Movies

    It’s refreshing to watch an action film where the good guy wins without resorting to violence.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Culture
    Watch this fantastic supercut of the year’s best moviesWatch this fantastic supercut of the year’s best movies
    Culture

    David Ehrlich’s 2014 video countdown is amazing.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Pope Francis’ views on human sexuality are not as simple as you might think
    Culture

    Is the Pope moving the Church toward a greater openness to gay and lesbian couples?

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Almanac
    A third of the world’s flags have religious symbols on themA third of the world’s flags have religious symbols on them
    Almanac

    Can you name them?

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    Almanac
    Thanksgiving food arranged in the style of your favorite artistThanksgiving food arranged in the style of your favorite artist
    Almanac

    Here’s how Andy Warhol would serve Thanksgiving dinner.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    archives
    Watch the best Broadway performances from past Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadesWatch the best Broadway performances from past Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades
    archives

    Singing and dancing make everything better.

    By Brandon Ambrosino