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Forget the Winter Soldier—check out this IRL 16th-century cyborg
Wave hello to Götz of the Iron Hand. Over 500 years ago, this fierce knight sported a fearsome articulated prosthetic
Apr 29
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Forget the Winter Soldier—check out this IRL 16th-century cyborg
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Before the Humane AI Pin, There Was the Power Glove
The 2024 virtual assistant and the 1989 wearable controller both promised a radical new form of interactivity. One problem: neither actually worked
Apr 24
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The 45th Anniversary of Gaming's First "Easter Egg"
The console game Adventure popularized the practice of burying hidden features in media
Apr 6
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Mickey Mouse is a serial killer now... and that's a good thing
The 1928 incarnation of the character stars in the gory new slasher flick Screamboat. Welcome to public domain, Disney!
Apr 2
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March 2025
How Andor Got its Backstory from a Tabletop RPG
In 1987, 'Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game' added vital details to the sci-fi universe that are still used today in movies, games, novels, and streaming…
Mar 23
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December 2024
The TV Cowboy Who Built the Modern World of Merchandising
75 years ago, Hopalong Cassidy became the first superstar of the small screen. Then he built a gargantuan product licensing and sponsorship empire.
Dec 19, 2024
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110 Years Ago, The First Animated Dinosaur Transformed Movies Forever
The original cinematic sauropod was an animation milestone. It also broke the fourth wall in ways that still seem revolutionary over a century later.
Dec 15, 2024
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110 Years Ago, The First Animated Dinosaur Transformed Movies Forever
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November 2024
The Classical Composer Who Created Godzilla's Roar
Exactly 70 years ago, Akira Ifukube crafted the most iconic and memorable sound effect in cinema history: Godzilla's roar.
Nov 24, 2024
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October 2024
The Progenitor of All Pop Culture Zombies
This writer introduced zombies to America. He also ATE HUMAN FLESH.
Oct 30, 2024
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September 2024
The Moment that Defined Esports
Exactly 20 years ago, the frenetic climax of a Street Fighter match helped video games become one of the top spectator sports
Sep 3, 2024
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May 2024
Alpha Wolfe
You should skip "A Man in Full" and watch the first film adaptation of Tom Wolfe's work. PLUS: A complete guide to the writer's onscreen oeuvre
May 9, 2024
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April 2024
The First Film to Break the Fourth Wall
100 years ago, Buster Keaton released a singular metatextual masterpiece
Apr 22, 2024
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