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Cold War Nostalgia In ‘Stranger Things 4’ Explains U.S. Elite’s Russia Obsession

June 3, 2022 admin

“Stranger Things” introduces new creatures and entities that put the livelihood of the world at risk with each new season. This time, it’s the Russians. With the release of part one of “Stranger Things” season 4, we are reminded of how deeply ingrained anti-Russian sentiments are in our culture in post-Cold War America. Light spoilers…

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7 Counterpoints About Whether Netflix Will Keep Bleeding Subscribers

April 29, 2022 admin

Few thought the bubble would burst—until it did. Netflix, the leading global provider of paid streaming video on demand, announced last week its first major dip in subscribers after more than a decade of consistent growth. Subsequently, a 35 percent stock drop wiped out more than $50 billion in market value overnight. Naturally, Netflix tried…

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These 4 Riveting Spring TV Series Prove Great Storytelling Isn’t Dead Yet

April 18, 2022 admin

A decade ago, entertainment coverage began to use the term “peak TV” and, since then, the number of shows hoping to find an audience has doubled. Hollywood is currently producing 559 scripted original series, with no end in sight thanks to a dozen-plus major streaming services. People were starting to talk about “peak TV” in…

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Ken Burns’ New Documentary Reminds Fans Why They Love Baseball

March 3, 2022 admin

Even as the first hints of spring have begun arising from the south, the sport of the “boys of summer” remains entrenched in a strife-ridden winter. Baseball owners continue prolonged negotiations with the players’ union regarding a collective bargaining agreement after the owners locked out the players last December 2. Major League Baseball already canceled…

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Kanye’s Stem Player Is About Paying Artists, But Also About Engaging With The Music

February 24, 2022 admin

Ye dropped a new album on February 22, but you can’t get it on vinyl. Nor can you buy a cassette or CD or even a digital download. You also can’t stream it. In announcing why the only option for purchase is via Ye’s Stem Player, the artist said, “Donda 2 will only be available…

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Amazon’s Reimagined Jack Reacher Is A Thrilling Story With Flat Characters

February 24, 2022 admin

Amazon’s hot new television series “Reacher” is remarkable in how unremarkable it is. It’s a straightforward detective thriller in which a strong and resourceful protagonist investigates and takes down a criminal enterprise that’s trying to kill him and those around him. There’s no woke messaging, no subversion of roles, and no ambiguous morality. Jack Reacher…

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