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Star Wars: the Force Awakens—We’re Home
It’s been nearly ten years since the release of the almost universally loathed Star Wars prequels, and over thirty since we first witnessed the Star…
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Playground Politics
The funny books aren’t funny anymore. By this I mean that, excluding Archie and the odd issue of Squirrel Girl, mainstream comics haven’t been true…
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The Lows and Highs of Fifteen Dogs (Part 2)
Click here for Part 1 Andre Alexis’ novel, Fifteen Dogs, has its moments of elevated hopefulness. Before diving into the storylines of two dogs whose…
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Between Gods and Dogs: A Fable about Human Nature (Part 1)
Have you ever wished you could speak with and understand your dog? With their sympathetic eyes and joyful energy, dogs can be uplifting companions through…
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Jessica Jones: Feminist Noir
“In my line of work, you gotta know when to walk away. But some cases just won’t let you go…” Jessica Jones, Marvel’s second outing…
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“You Have Disturbed the Dirt!” Archaeological Issues in Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire
It’s unlikely that anyone would immediately think of Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire when asked to come up with an archaeology-related media piece. This science…
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Blood-Suckers vs. Hoppers: Vampire Showdown
Vampires have captivated the Western imagination for centuries. From Bram Stoker’s seminal novel, Dracula, to Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, to the ‘90s…
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Hypermasculinity in the Jedi Order, or Why the Prequels Don’t Actually Suck All That Much
I’d like to preface this by saying that a large majority of this analysis is just my interpretation. I frankly doubt that George…
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Game of Thrones: A Burlesque
Saucy, sexy and westerosi -Game of Thrones Burlesque is hot and happening this Sunday. Read their exclusive interview with The Spectatorial here!
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The Overture
Spoiler disclaimer: this post discusses certain events in The Sandman (although it doesn’t divulge the ending). The Sandman, Neil Gaiman’s seminal dark fantasy graphic novel…
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