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Every Little Boy Wants to Be Batman—Except the Current Batman
Every little boy wants to be Batman. But why? His parents were murdered in front of him, he was raised by a fucking butler, and…
‘Vice Principals’ Is the Best Sitcom About the Rise of American Fascism
When Vice Principals premiered last year on HBO, critics were a tad underwhelmed. Most pointed out that for a series positioned as a comedy, it…
Logical Proof That Ferris Bueller and His Sister Jeanie Are Twins
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off doesn’t seem like the kind of movie that would lend itself to much deconstruction. It’s pretty straightforward — a wildly charismatic high school…
Thor and Other Tall Blonds at the Movies
Some Friday bullshit to kick off your weekend