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What Can “Game of Thrones” Tell Us About History?
By now, it’s well-known that George R.R. Martin’s popular series A Song of Ice and Fire, as well…
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Opening Credits and the Aesthetics of Television History
Upon recently re-watching the HBO series Rome, I was struck anew at the complex artistry that underlies the…
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On being a thing
Originally posted on Sarah Kendzior: I do not write personal essays. This is the first, and…
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Review–“Belle”: A Costume Drama Meaningfully Depicts the History of Slavery
There is a moment in the film Belle where the titular character stares at a painting in which…
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“Maleficent”: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
I debated for quite some time over whether I wanted to post a review of Maleficent. Having…
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“Game of Thrones” and Contemporary American Culture
In a recent Slate article, Jack Hamilton claims that HBO’s Game of Thrones largely eschews (and…
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Quality Television and the Violence Against Women Problem
If the recent murder spree of Elliot Rodger has taught us anything, it is that there…
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The Shame of the Male Virgin
Another compelling read.
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