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curated: Nazis, we hate these guys

Tue, Nov 22, 2016
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I’m trying to find stuff to laugh at…

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curated: comic books, now more than ever

Tue, Nov 22, 2016
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Fighting Nazis is an American tradition.

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Allied movie review: movie spies with delicious old-fashioned mystique

Mon, Nov 21, 2016
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An elegant potboiler that judiciously balances psychological and physical suspense, one that feels like a romantic drama from WWII only recently rediscovered.

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curated: the best tweet ever

Sat, Nov 19, 2016
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Related to “gay black man smacks down the racist, homophobic vice president elect”…

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curated: a sneak peek at the 2016 Doctor Who Christmas special

Sat, Nov 19, 2016
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Oh, Doctor Who, I wish I could quit you.

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curated: gay black man smacks down the racist, homophobic vice president elect

Sat, Nov 19, 2016
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Don’t worry: he’s tops on the enemies list now.

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Seville photo: bat tile

Fri, Nov 18, 2016
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At the Plaza de España.

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A Street Cat Named Bob movie review: pussyfooting around reality

Fri, Nov 18, 2016
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This true story falls down a bizarre rabbit hole of gentle condescension about how to solve the problems of poverty and drug addiction.

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The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble documentary review: stronger and (more danceable) together

Fri, Nov 18, 2016
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This soul-refreshing documentary celebrates difference as a beautiful thing vital to making great art, and for making a better world for everyone.

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Seville photo: vinos

Thu, Nov 17, 2016
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Cheers!

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