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…or pure horror?

on the strange link between the Pure Moods franchise and horror soundtracks.

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Pure Moods

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"One time, our friend Shane snuck in an entire rotisserie chicken."

on sneaking in concessions, shoplifting DVDs, and recreating the experience at home. 

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My Movie Theater: Isaac Fitzgerald

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The world says its name to us.

on Deadwood’s “Calamity” Jane and the false burden of helping ourselves before we can help others.

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Rewatching Deadwood

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The humble DYMO.

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Yes labels

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A trope grows up.

on the behind-the-scenes disputes driving the destiny of Scream's original final girl. 

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Final girl

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The unbearable lightness of penis envy.

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Dating Lars Von Trier

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Nepotism in reverse.

on the rise of the self-aware celebrity parent with some talent of their own. 

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Nepo parents

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The dark side of the documentary ad boom.

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