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Tuesday, February 23 2010

Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura

Conspiracy Theory presents a world divided into elites and Joe Sixpacks, where the hidden masters of the universe plot against you and me.


Monday, May 14 2007

Total freedom: Interview with Bob Odenkirk

Derek and Simon is about two guys -- and now it's expanded to include some of their friends -- and their search for women to sleep with.


Friday, February 3 2006

James Frey and Memoir's Addiction to Redemption

Manipulation all the way down the line, before coming to rest in front of the people wanting to be manipulated.


Reviews

Friday, January 6 2012

"The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret': He's Still Clueless

If cringe comedy fails in an airless context, Todd Margaret's illogical universe can still be entertaining.


Wednesday, November 9 2011

'Prophets of Science Fiction': Some Powerful Engine

According to Prophets of Science Fiction, Mary Shelley's critique gains power by locating both Romantic and Enlightenment ideals in the form of Dr. Frankenstein.


Sunday, October 2 2011

'Dexter' Is Still Trying to Balance a So-called Normal Life with Being a Serial Killer

Sometimes it's hard to tell whether Dexter is dumb, or simply thinks its audience is.


Wednesday, August 31 2011

'Dark Matters: Twisted But True' Series Premiere

Dark Matters is about the consequences of opening “doors that should stay closed,” but it casts its lot with the ecstasy of transgression.


Friday, August 26 2011

Livin' for the Apocalypse

Livin' for the Apocalypse profiles four groups of people, all of whom believe in some sort of impending doom. Their preparations are predictably similar.


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