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A weird, wonderful look at the world of pop culture from the perspective of film columnist and social pariah Anghus Houvouras.

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    • Tv en film

A weird, wonderful look at the world of pop culture from the perspective of film columnist and social pariah Anghus Houvouras.

    Is Nostalgia ruining Hollywood?

    Is Nostalgia ruining Hollywood?

    Reboots, Re-imaginings, sequels and prequels are being leaned on more than ever for a movie industry desperate to get viewers. Familiarity and franchises are what studios want, but is it having a negative effect on the quality of what we're watching?

    • 7 min.
    Was Waterworld really a flop?

    Was Waterworld really a flop?

    "When the legend becomes fact, print the legend." For years the consensus has been that Waterworld was one of the biggest flops of all time, but is that actually true?  What constitutes a flop and why are people so obsessed with Box Office?

    • 5 min.
    Cancel Culture, Lindsay Ellis & the Art of Eating our Allies

    Cancel Culture, Lindsay Ellis & the Art of Eating our Allies

    Cancel culture has led us to some perilous, polarizing places. Can a progressive worldview survive if we allow ridiculous outrage to cannibalize those on the side of a more liberal world?

    • 7 min.
    How did Pewdiepie become an Alt-Right Icon?

    How did Pewdiepie become an Alt-Right Icon?

    YouTube's most iconic creator has had his fair share of highs and lows throughout his career. The mainstream media has often portrayed him as a pariah, a harmful influence and an alt-right sympathizer.   How did a charismatic Swedish gamer become the most consistently controversial figure online?

    • 15 min.
    Star Wars: A Slave named Anakin

    Star Wars: A Slave named Anakin

    Why wasn't Anakin Skywalker's journey in the Star Wars sequels about ending slavery?

    • 13 min.
    Did 'Save Martha' save Zack Snyder's Justice League

    Did 'Save Martha' save Zack Snyder's Justice League

    An examination of the anger emanating from and around 'The Synder Cut' of Justice League and the Director's work with the DC Cinematic Universe

    • 6 min.

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