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Culture Clips: All I Want for Christmas is Three World Records
We haven’t even cooked the Thanksgiving turkey yet, but no matter: Lots of people have moved on to Christmas. Trees are up, tiny lights are
What Is a Dopamine Fast, Anyway?
One of the most interesting concepts in economics is the law of diminishing marginal returns. It says, basically, the more we consume of something, the
Frozen II Chills at No. 1
Joker aside, the box office has suffered through a bit of a cold spell since, oh, The Lion King was roaring. Sequels underperformed. Durable franchises
Fifty Years of Sesame Street and the Internet: Which Hurt My Kids More?
OK, so this blog’s title is a little click-baity, but it’s still worth thinking about for a bit. The Internet and Sesame Street are both
Culture Clips: Alone … With Our Screens
Plugged In reviewed a strange little video game last week called Death Stranding. Our own Bob Hoose calls it part shooter, part adventure game, part
Disney+ Streaming Service: What You Need to Know
Stand aside all you pesky streaming services because the behemoth of them all has arrived: Disney+. If your kids are Disney fans (or Star Wars
Ford v Ferrari Takes Checkered Flag
Sure, the showdown between Ford and Ferrari was a big deal back in the day. But when it comes to this weekend’s box-office tourney, it
‘Fred Had a Lot of Heroes.’ A Conversation with Joanne Rogers, Mister Rogers’ Wife
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a film about legendary children’s television host Fred Rogers, comes to theaters next week. We’ll publish our full review
Culture Clips: Disney+ Storms Into 10 Million Homes … but Not Without Problems
Remember that big ol’ Imperial Cruiser that fills the screen at the beginning of the original Star Wars movie? Yeah, that’s a little like what
Apple TV + Review: What to Expect
They call it streaming. But right now, the glut of entertainment services coming is less a stream and more a raging river. With some streaming
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