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Frank & Lola movie review: the pain of men (it’s all women’s fault)

Thu, Dec 08, 2016
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Ridiculous coincidence drives the plot, but a reliance on outdated notions of gender expectations is what makes this neonoir such an infuriating experience.

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curated: teamwork for Christmas

Mon, Dec 05, 2016
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So heartwarming.

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Miss Sloane movie review: what a piece of work is she

Mon, Dec 05, 2016
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A hugely gripping thriller about politics and money that offers a grim object lesson: Are progressives and liberals gonna have to start fighting dirty?

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London photo: “get uncomfortable”

Sun, Dec 04, 2016
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Street art spotted in Soho.

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curated: we are all only in Harry Potter book 4 right now

Sun, Dec 04, 2016
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Like, the Death Eaters have hardly even shown up yet.

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curated: get a free ebook copy of Sinclair Lewis’s ‘It Can’t Happen Here’

Sun, Dec 04, 2016
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Now that it has happened here.

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London photo: the *real* Area 51

Sat, Dec 03, 2016
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It’s tucked away in a corner of Wood Green…

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curated: maybe don’t print your fanfic at work

Sat, Dec 03, 2016
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A public service announcement.

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curated: would you watch this Disney movie?

Sat, Dec 03, 2016
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I would watch the hell outta this.

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curated: “Evan,” an absolutely amazing use of cinema

Sat, Dec 03, 2016
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Very powerful stuff.

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