Read Between The Frames compares the difference between Simpsons animation now and twenty years ago, and it’s pretty cool to compare. (Megan)
You’ve heard the jokes, here’s the real thing. Vice published a piece on Doctor Strange and hippies. (Zachary)
Salon asks when it’s time for The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones to step away from their respective source materials. Spoilers for the current season of The Walking Dead! (Ivonne)
Hope our readers are doing better today. I suddenly got this stuck in my head earlier, and the lyrics just suddenly clicked better than they ever have; today's music is Under Pressure by David Bowie and Queen.
Critical Roll of the Day: What shows, movies or books do you read when you need a pick-me-up?
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