The Queue

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Subtitles Are On the Rise (And Digital Technology is to Blame)

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“Sorry, I can’t hear anything without the subtitles on.”

Alien Nostromo Jacket

A Brief, Messy History of Who Wrote 1979’s ‘Alien’

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In space, no one can hear your screenplay.

Ishtar

‘Ishtar’ Deserved Better

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Telling the truth can be dangerous business.

Avatar The Way Of Water mocap

The Way of Motion Capture: The Innovations of “Avatar”

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Sorry, JC, /performance/ capture.

Top Gun Is A Pop Song

The Pop Song Formula Behind ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

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So what you’re saying is I CAN add the “Mach 10” scene to my HIT workout playlist?

Matinee

The Best Argument for the Movie Theater Experience is ‘Matinee’

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Ah yes, the joys of screaming/crying/throwing up alongside your fellow man.

Most 1980s Movie Ever

A Mathematical Analysis of the Most 1980s Movie Ever Made

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Highway to the DATA zone.

True Blood Confederate Vampire Bill

The Curious Case of the Confederate Vampire Trope

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Them good old boys were drinking whiskey and A+ blood bags.

House Of The Dragon Dark

Movies Are Getting Darker, And Digital Is To Blame (Kind of)

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Hey! Who turned out the lights?