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8 Kinds of Awesome

8 Kinds of Awesome

anghus
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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.

9 - Is Nostalgia ruining Hollywood?
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  • 9 - 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?

    Thu, 04 Nov 2021 - 07min
  • 8 - 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?

    Thu, 28 Oct 2021 - 05min
  • 7 - 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?

    Thu, 07 Oct 2021 - 07min
  • 6 - 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?

    Mon, 05 Apr 2021 - 15min
  • 5 - Star Wars: A Slave named Anakin

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

    Wed, 17 Feb 2021 - 13min
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