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The Magic of Neko Atsume

My teenage daughter recently got hooked on a smartphone app called Neko Atsume, which simply means "Cat Collection." At first I sort of brushed it off with a "aww, that's cute, my daughter is such a weeb" attitude. I don't typically like CUTE things. It's just not my style. And for glob's sake I do not need another silly smartphone game to suck my time away. Don't you know, I […]

March 3, 2016 18

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Most Disappointing Endings

We were inspired to compile this list after the second series finale of X-Files. Note that this is not the WORST story endings so much as the ones that built up our hopes to impossible levels, only to let us down completely. It should go without saying that this list will contain spoilers, but there are some redacted sections to cover some details and save your delicate eyes. As always, […]

February 25, 2016 13

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Blur: You Know They Have Other Songs, Right?

Most people only know Blur from the catchy commercial success of "Song 2," otherwise known as "That song that goes 'Whoo-hoo!' a lot and my British isn't good enough to understand the rest." Some may also remember the 90's promiscuity anthem "Girls and Boys" or the silly Britpop media swordfight versus Oasis. Here's an introduction to the rest of the band's music.

February 18, 2016 4

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Top On-Screen Romances for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so why not celebrate it with one of our favorite traditional love stories from film and television? Pop in one of these DVDs, and you and your valentine are guaranteed to have a romantic evening!

February 11, 2016 79

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Grow Old With Me

Artists don't have to grow up with me. They have no obligation to do anything other than whatever the fuck they want. In fact, I prefer they do precisely that. But as a fan, it's difficult for me to keep following a band if they're not growing up with me. Sure, I can put on an old punk record for nostalgic value and be able to fully rock out to […]

January 29, 2016 142

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Crystal Gems in Disguise

Fans of the show know that I'm a bit obsessed with the show Steven Universe. In the off-season I find myself coming up with strange headcanon to make my world view more interesting. In addition to Garnet's voice, lent by the talented singer-songwriter Estelle, the show occasionally features other celebrity voice cameos. What if these singers are Gems from the Homeworld, in disguise? And if that's the case, wouldn't there […]

January 21, 2016 32

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Ryan Adams 101: Who Is That Guy Covering Taylor Swift?

Monday morning brought the release of Ryan Adams' cover album of Taylor Swift's "1989". As a fan of Ryan Adams, and a closet fan of "Shake It Off", I had been looking forward to this for a while. As I did my routine morning scroll through Facebook, I noticed a few people (mostly Millennials but not all) were wondering who the hell Ryan Adams was. I know this isn't nearly […]

September 24, 2015 8

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Trainwreck: For a Rom-com, it didn’t suck

In general I just hate rom-coms. HaaaAAAAte. You have to imagine me saying that with a lot of hot, phlegmy breath drawn out over at least seven seconds in order to hear the tone of disgust in my voice. I went with my friend because she's going through a break-up and you kind of have to make sacrifices in times like this, right? So of course I suggested that we […]

August 24, 2015 171

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Reasons You Should Be Watching Steven Universe

Steven Universe debuted on November 4, 2013 on Cartoon Network. Its fanbase is tiny compared to its powerhouse cousins Adventure Time and Regular Show... but it is picking up steam every day. Moreover, fans of Steven Universe instantly bond with one another, like we're all part of a very cool exclusive club. Still, this gem (pun intended) of a show doesn't get nearly the recognition it should, and I'm hoping […]

May 14, 2015 1461

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Thoughts on 713: The real ‘Mad Men’ long con

People don’t change. Their circumstances may change. They may gain new perspective based on experience. They do resign themselves to their fate. That acceptance may look like change. It isn’t. People do not - at their core - change. Still, many want to believe. “Mad Men” had a little fun with that desire Sunday night during its penultimate episode. Pete Campbell Pete Campbell (Vincent Kartheiser) cut back on whining, but […]

May 11, 2015 112