Category: Features
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Nick Picks | How Did Wet Hot American Summer Get a Second Life?
When Wet Hot American Summer came out in 2001, it bombed at the box office and bombed even harder with critics. A decade and a half later, the comedy has accumulated a huge cult following and Netflix even recently released a prequel series. Read More >
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Nick Picks | Are You Sick of the Superhero Origin Story?
People have criticized the new Fantastic Four so much that to complain anymore would be like beating a dead horse. There’s one notable problem that doomed this flop from the start, however: it was yet another origin story. Read More >
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A Decade of Life and Death: The 5 Most Powerful Moments From Six Feet Under
It’s been ten years since the final episode of Six Feet Under aired. For many, it has never been equalled – even by the likes of Breaking Bad, Mad Men or The Wire (yes, even The Wire). That’s because there was nothing ever quite like this show, and there hasn’t been since; during its five… Read More >
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Robin Williams’ Career in 30 Seconds
With the recent release of Robin Williams’ very final film, Absolutely Anything, which he posthumously lends his vocal talents to, we’ve compiled a video of his illustrious career in just 30 seconds. Read More >
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Nick Picks | When Did Nerds Become So Popular in Entertainment?
Since nerds have given us some of the greatest things of the 21st century, they’re no longer solely depicted as weird, social outcasts. If anything, they’re glamorized and worshiped. This has opened the door for representations of nerds that are more multi-layered and positive in media. Read More >
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The Movie, The Music | August 2015
In this edition of The Movie, The Music we go full-on classical and also a little bit chic with cuts from True Detective’s second season and indie hits like The Overnight. There’s also an abundance of electronica to be found (M83), unashamed pop belters (Walk The Moon), and even a healthy helping of jazz (Nina Simone, D.German). Read More >
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Nick Picks: Why Are We Nostalgic For Video Stores?
Internet streaming has made renting movies easier than ever. So why is it that people occasionally find themselves nostalgic for video stores? Read More >
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Nick Picks | Are Studios Relying Too Heavily On Star Power to Sell Their Movies?
Studios and even some filmmakers may think that they don’t need to try as hard with Johnny Depp, Reese Witherspoon, or Emma Stone in front of the camera. When a film is only skin deep, however, it doesn’t take long for audiences to see through it… Read More >
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The Green-Light | My love for Robin Williams, one year on.
The instant before my fingers touch the keys, I pause. I’m suddenly overcome by a sharp melancholy, as memories of Robin Williams flash through my head: a smile that could melt a glacier; a voice that was always a comfort to me through my life. A few seconds tick by, and the intensity passes. I… Read More >
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Nick Picks | Should Hollywood Stop With All The Reboots?
After the debacle that was Fantastic Four, it’s easy to only see the negative side of reboots. Part of us all wants to scream at Hollywood, “Stop with the reboots already, you unoriginal hacks!” Given all the quality reboots out here, though, maybe we should take the good with the bad. Read More >
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