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The Whole Tooth about The Real Meaning of Shark Week
Posted on · Shark Week, a Discovery Channel staple, is 30 years old this year
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Harlan Ellison, Award-Winning Science Fiction Writer, Dies at 84
Posted on · The writer of award-winning stories, as well as episodes of Star Trek, The Outer Limits and The Twilight Zone, died Thursday.
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‘Roseanne’ Minus Roseanne: ABC Picks Up ‘The Conners’
Posted on · ABC was widely praised for giving up a highly rated show on principle when it canceled its Roseanne reboot. It turns out it wasn't quite that simple.
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Remembering Anthony Bourdain, Explorer And Enthusiast
Posted on · The chef came to prominence writing about the restaurant kitchens he knew best. He was, particularly on his TV shows, infinitely curious, hungry for everything.
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How To Watch The Royal Wedding In The Way That’s Right For You
Posted on · It's almost time for another royal wedding, and we've got a plan for you to enjoy it, no matter how you want to watch
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A Year After Envelope Pandemonium, A Ho-Hum Night Is Just What The Oscars Ordered
Posted on · Last year's Oscars were wildly unpredictable. This year's were very predictable, with big wins for The Shape Of Water, all the actors who were expected to win all along, and Jordan Peele
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: 2018 Oscars Preview
Posted on · The team takes a moment to consider the upcoming Oscars in categories big and small. They probably won't end with anyone handing over the wrong envelope. But wouldn't it be surprising if they did?
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In Season 4 Of ‘Black Mirror,’ Power Corrupts, But Love Still Matters
Posted on · The fourth season of Black Mirror continues to explore technology and privacy, but also more fundamental impulses of power and love. All that, plus a Star Trek send-up that's spot-on
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NPR’s Favorite Movies Of 2017
Posted on · You may not agree that a given film belongs on this list, or we might have left your favorite off. But movies are meant to inspire discussion and debate; why shouldn't year-end lists do the same?
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NPR’s Favorite TV Shows Of 2017
Posted on · Gems like Game of Thrones and Master of None continued to glimmer in 2017, but don't count out the broadcast networks — NBC's The Good Place is the only show all three NPR critics agreed on
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50 Wonderful Things From 2017
Posted on · It's cold outside, but we've got 50 Wonderful Things from 2017 listed on our blog. Plus, the Pop Culture Happy Hour panel digs into some of the stuff that made it a year worth watching and reading
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A Shocking Ending Caps A Big Oscar Night For ‘Moonlight’
Posted on · It wasn't a terribly exciting or unusual Academy Awards telecast — until all of a sudden, it made all kinds of history.
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The End Of The Estate: ‘Downton Abbey’ Is Officially Saying Goodbye
Posted on · Recent reports were confirmed today when the official announcement landed that Downton Abbey's upcoming sixth season will be the end of the series.