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Strawberry Alarm Clock's penchant for psychedelia remains obvious throughout their excellent new album, but its sound, which incorporates elements of dream pop and power pop, has become much more complex and sophisticated.
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Music Reviews: ‘Where’s One?’ by Strawberry Alarm Clock, plus Absolute Grey
Strawberry Alarm Clock's penchant for psychedelia remains obvious throughout their excellent new alb…
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Comic Review: ‘Appleguy & Beefwood’ by Cedar Van Tassel, from Drawn+Quarterly
'Appleguy & Beefwood' by Cedar Van Tassel, published by Drawn and Quarterly, offers deep thinking al…
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‘Pax Autocratica’ Early Access Review: A Totalitarian Blend of Base Building and Rogue-Lite FPS Action
Explore how authoritarian, rogue-lite FPS blends base building, star map exploration, and fast-paced…
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Theater Review (NYC): Astounding Performances Elevate ‘The Saviors’
In 'The Saviors' Michael and Paul are loyal altar boys until a homeless stranger comes and upends th…
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Concert Review: Nosky’s Baroque Band in Central Park (August 4, 2026)
Even in this outdoor setting, the group's Baroque-style instruments actually sounded pretty natural,…
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Music Reviews: ‘Where’s One?’ by Strawberry Alarm Clock, plus Absolute Grey
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Game Review: ‘Prime Suspect’ from Fun Squared Games
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Comic Review: ‘Appleguy & Beefwood’ by Cedar Van Tassel, from Drawn+Quarterly
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‘Pax Autocratica’ Early Access Review: A Totalitarian Blend of Base Building and Rogue-Lite FPS Action
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Theater Review (NYC): Astounding Performances Elevate ‘The Saviors’
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Tribeca Film Festival Review: ‘Criminal’ (Live) With Guest Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy joined Phoebe Judge and Lauren Spohrer to celebrate live the 10th Anniversary of the podcast 'Criminal.'
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World Premieres and Top Talent Rock SXSW’s 2023 Film Festival
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Interview with Nils Lofgren (Part Two): On Working with Lou Reed, Neil Young, and Bruce Springsteen
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Interview with Nils Lofgren (Part One): On New Live Record ‘Weathered,’ A Life of Touring, and More
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Interview: Actress Paula Garcés, Co-Creator of ‘World of Aluna’
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Snow Good or No Good?
That's what I asked myself this morning as I glanced out the window.
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This Mets Fan Is Rooting for the Dodgers in the World Series – It’s in My DNA!
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Father’s Day – Celebrating Dad, the Most Important Influence in My Life
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Why You Should Not Say ‘Happy Memorial Day!’
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Gaza Genocide: Silence on Set, and in All of Hollywood!
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The FCC’s “Hard Way” Is a Warning Shot at the First Amendment
Stephen Colbert is out. Jimmy Kimmel is off the air. And the FCC Chairman has offered the country a chilling choice: “We can do this the easy way or the hard way.”
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Shocked? Political Violence Ain’t Nothing New
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Trump, Project 2025, and the Unfolding Authoritarian Blueprint: Five-Alarm Fire
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NAB 2025: Stephen A. Smith Takes on the Future of Sports and Running for President
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Elon Musk’s Controversial Salute: A Mere Distraction or a Warning Sign?
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GLP-1 Journey: One Month In
It grieves me to see how much it costs to use these potentially life-changing medicines...but the lowest dose restored my willpower over food.
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Exclusive Interview: Michael Kahan, ‘Funny in Failure’ Podcast Host
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Software Review: ‘Adobe Premiere Rush’ – Speed Without Mickey Mouse
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Sentencing 101: How the Justice System Works
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Nine Ways to Childproof Your Home
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Music Reviews: ‘Where’s One?’ by Strawberry Alarm Clock, plus Absolute Grey
Strawberry Alarm Clock's penchant for psychedelia remains obvious throughout their excellent new album, but its sound, which incorporates elements of dream pop and power pop, has become much more complex and sophisticated.
Read More » -
Comic Review: ‘Appleguy & Beefwood’ by Cedar Van Tassel, from Drawn+Quarterly
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‘Pax Autocratica’ Early Access Review: A Totalitarian Blend of Base Building and Rogue-Lite FPS Action
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Theater Review (NYC): Astounding Performances Elevate ‘The Saviors’
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Concert Review: Nosky’s Baroque Band in Central Park (August 4, 2026)
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Music Reviews: ‘Where’s One?’ by Strawberry Alarm Clock, plus Absolute Grey
Strawberry Alarm Clock's penchant for psychedelia remains obvious throughout their excellent new album, but its sound, which incorporates elements of dream pop and power pop, has become much more complex and sophisticated.
Read More » -
Game Review: ‘Prime Suspect’ from Fun Squared Games
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Comic Review: ‘Appleguy & Beefwood’ by Cedar Van Tassel, from Drawn+Quarterly
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‘Pax Autocratica’ Early Access Review: A Totalitarian Blend of Base Building and Rogue-Lite FPS Action
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Theater Review (NYC): Astounding Performances Elevate ‘The Saviors’
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ATX TV Fest Founders Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson Talk About ‘TV Camp for Grown Ups’
For four days every spring, Austin turns into “TV Camp for Grown Ups" with the Austin TV Festival.
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Discovering Funny at ATX TV Fest: Five Shows, and the Writers of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’
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ATX TV Event: Classic ‘Twilight Zone’ Moments with a Rod Serling Biographer
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Music Reviews: ‘Where’s One?’ by Strawberry Alarm Clock, plus Absolute Grey
Strawberry Alarm Clock's penchant for psychedelia remains obvious throughout their excellent new album, but its sound, which incorporates elements of dream pop and power pop, has become much more complex and sophisticated.
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Concert Review: Nosky’s Baroque Band in Central Park (August 4, 2026)
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Music Reviews: Lance Cowan’s ‘The Air That You Breathe,’ plus NRBQ, Mary Flower with Leon Cotter, and Boone Creek
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Comic Review: ‘Appleguy & Beefwood’ by Cedar Van Tassel, from Drawn+Quarterly
'Appleguy & Beefwood' by Cedar Van Tassel, published by Drawn and Quarterly, offers deep thinking along with smart country jokes like a surreal Letterkenney.
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Book Review: ‘Champions of Innocence: Inside the Fight Against Wrongful Convictions,’ Edited by Saul Kassin with an Introduction by John Grisham
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Graphic Novel Review: ‘The Legend of Kamui: Volume 3’ by Shirato Sanpei, from Drawn+Quarterly
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Game Review: ‘Prime Suspect’ from Fun Squared Games
'Prime Suspect' from Fun Squared Games challenges players to solve logic problems that range from straightforward to intricately complex.
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‘Pax Autocratica’ Early Access Review: A Totalitarian Blend of Base Building and Rogue-Lite FPS Action
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Videogame Review: ‘Celestial Return’ – A Surreal, Dice-Driven Sci-Fi Noir Odyssey
