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Joe Keery as Steve Harrington in Stranger Things 2
Armchair Sociology

Steve Harrington, Jaime Lannister, and the Secret to Writing a Redemption Arc

How did Steve Harrington become one of the most popular characters on Stranger Things?

By Justin, 2 years3 months ago
Winnie the Pooh and an adult Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor) meet again on a park bench in Disney's Christopher Robin movie
Armchair Sociology

The Hidden Message in Disney’s Christopher Robin

Disney’s Christopher Robin may seem like a simple feel-good fable, but there’s a more interesting message under the surface.

By Justin, 2 years2 years ago
Heath Ledger as the Joker and Christian Bale as Batman in Christopher Nolan's film The Dark Knight
Armchair Sociology

Why We Replaced Heroes with Antiheroes

From Superman to Iron Man, the difference between a hero and an antihero was always clear.. until now. Here’s what changed, and why it matters.

By Justin, 3 years3 months ago
Detail of the movie poster for Pixar's Incredibles 2
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The Key to Understanding Pixar’s Incredibles Movies

The Incredibles movies explore complicated themes and complex characters — but are they also full of contradictions?

By Justin, 3 years4 months ago
Armchair Sociology

Sollers Point: Unraveling Masculinity Onscreen

Sollers Point has its finger on the pulse of a huge American problem: masculinity in crisis. Writer-director Matthew Porterfield is a dedicated chronicler of Baltimore’s lesser-told stories, and in Sollers Point he finds a true diamond in the rough. The story follows Keith (McCaul Lombardi), whose life after house arrest Read more…

By Justin, 3 years3 months ago
Jimmi Simpson as William and Tallulah Riley as Angela in HBO's Westworld
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Westworld: Reality, A.I., and the God Problem

When I was about 5 or 6, I had a thought that both exhilarated and terrified me. I was riding in the car with my parents, looking out the window, and I thought… How do I know if I’m real? Beyond that… how do I know if “reality” even exists? Read more…

By Justin, 3 years3 years ago
Stop doing this. You're not a sherpa.
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What I Learned When I Had to Move Apartments in a Hurry

Moving day headaches are no fun. Here are 4 tips you can start using NOW to make sure your next move goes smoothly, whether you’re relocating to a new city or just across the street.

By Justin, 3 years3 years ago
Luke, Leia, Rey, Finn, Poe, Rose, Kylo Ren, and the cast of Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Armchair Sociology

17 Storytelling Moments That Defined 2017

From Donald Trump to The Last Jedi, here are 17 of the stories that defined us politically, culturally, scientifically, financially, and socially in 2017.

By Justin, 3 years3 years ago
Dinner
Armchair Sociology

Your Awkward Holiday Conversation Survival Guide

Here’s how to keep your next family gathering from turning into a minefield of awkward conversations.

By Justin, 3 years3 years ago
Tegan and Sara
Armchair Sociology

Why Representation Matters in Storytelling

How many reflections of yourself do you see in the world? Here’s why the stories we tell, and who gets to tell their story, is so important.

By Justin, 3 years3 years ago

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