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X Marks the Spot: The X-Files and the conspiracy sphere

The X-Files all but defined the 1990s. As a television show, it was not only a cultural phenomenon for the majority of its run, but it also set a template for the serialized storytelling that is dominating the current landscape. Beyond that, however, it also defined the decade by helping, for good or ill, to crystallize the …

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‘Adult Beginners’ can’t deliver laughs or on its premise

Narcissistic entrepreneur Jake (Nick Kroll) has the world thoroughly in his grasp; his company’s next product launch is in days and he can smell the proverbial success everywhere around him. Jake fancies himself the next Steve Jobs-type king of industry, but the truth is he offers very little in the way of skill, expertise or even human decency. If this were an Oliver Stone film Jake would cash in despite his undeserved arrogance, but this isn’t one of those movies.

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7 Hosts Who Could Replace Jon Stewart at ‘The Daily Show’

First Letterman’s leaving. Then Colbert goes in Dave’s stead. And now you’re taking Jon Stewart away from me too?!? Damn you Late Night Gods! Still, we most soldier on, and we have about a solid year left with Stewart, and that gives us plenty of time to find a solid replacement. Here are just a …

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Sons of Anarchy, Ep. 5.07, “Toad’s Wild Ride”: Will history repeat itself?

Sons of Anarchy Season 5, Episode 7: “Toad’s Wild Ride” Written by Kurt Sutter Directed by Peter Weller Airs Tuesdays at 10pm (ET) on FX “Get the truth, take it to the table – let SAMCRO decide who lives and dies” – Wishful thinking on Jax‘s end, considering that it seems the killing spree of …

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