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Celebrating Fear in the ‘Batman: Arkham’ Series
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Celebrating Fear in the ‘Batman: Arkham’ Series

By G. Christopher Williams / 17 August 2016
The idea of striking terror in the hearts of criminals becomes an idea clearly represented by gameplay in the Arkham series. After all, fear is Batman's best tool.
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Hold Down B to Run: On the Importance of Velocity to Video Games

By G. Christopher Williams / 25 May 2016
Are We There Yet, Batman?: The Trouble with Telling the Story of Travel
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Are We There Yet, Batman?: The Trouble with Telling the Story of Travel

By G. Christopher Williams / 15 January 2014
Nobody needs to know when a hobbit goes to the bathroom. Even Tolkien knew that.
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The Secret to Sequels

By Mark Filipowich / 10 December 2013
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Moving Pixels Podcast: Leaving the Asylum for the City

By G. Christopher Williams / 23 January 2012
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Moving Pixels Podcast: Exploring Open Worlds

By G. Christopher Williams / 16 January 2012
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Vulnerable Icons and the Bat’s Need for a Cat

By G. Christopher Williams / 4 January 2012
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Every Girl’s Crazy ‘Bout a Sharp Dressed Avatar

By G. Christopher Williams / 28 April 2010

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La La Land’s “Another Day of Sun” as Utopian Entertainment
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La La Land’s “Another Day of Sun” as Utopian Entertainment

By A. J. Rocca / 27 January 2023
Carly Simon’s ‘No Secrets’ Created the Bond We Feel with Singer-Songwriter Music
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Carly Simon’s ‘No Secrets’ Created the Bond We Feel with Singer-Songwriter Music

By Stephanie Hernandez / 26 January 2023
‘Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands’ Is a Spicy Brazilian Cinema Classic
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‘Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands’ Is a Spicy Brazilian Cinema Classic

By Imran Khan / 26 January 2023
The 10 Best Warren Zevon Lyrics
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The 10 Best Warren Zevon Lyrics

By Brice Ezell / 26 January 2023
The 10 Best English Language Propaganda Films of World War II
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The 10 Best English Language Propaganda Films of World War II

By Oscar Clarke / 25 January 2023

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La La Land’s “Another Day of Sun” as Utopian Entertainment
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La La Land’s “Another Day of Sun” as Utopian Entertainment

By A. J. Rocca / 27 January 2023
Carly Simon’s ‘No Secrets’ Created the Bond We Feel with Singer-Songwriter Music
All Things Reconsidered/Featured: Top of Home Page/Features/Music/Music Features/Pop Past

Carly Simon’s ‘No Secrets’ Created the Bond We Feel with Singer-Songwriter Music

By Stephanie Hernandez / 26 January 2023
‘Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands’ Is a Spicy Brazilian Cinema Classic
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‘Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands’ Is a Spicy Brazilian Cinema Classic

By Imran Khan / 26 January 2023
The 10 Best Warren Zevon Lyrics
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The 10 Best Warren Zevon Lyrics

By Brice Ezell / 26 January 2023
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