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How does “Little Miss Sunshine” reflect the philosophies of Proust and Nietzsche?

In "Little Miss Sunshine," Frank and Dwayne use the philosophies of Proust and Nietzsche to challenge societal expectations.

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Who are “The Defenders” and how do they relate to Marvel’s Netflix shows?

The Defenders is a team of superheroes including Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist. Imagine "The Avengers," only grittier and specific to New York City.

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What can the clues “Thatcher, Smith and Sherrinford” tell us about “Sherlock” Season 4?

The clues revealed at San Diego Comic-Con most likely allude to Margaret Thatcher, Culverton Smith and Sherlock's brother, Sherrinford Holmes.

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How did the production team of “Star Trek Beyond” bring the Star Trek universe to life?

The production team of "Star Trek Beyond" discuss how they brought alien species and planets to life.

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Why is “Bakuman” a successful manga adaptation?

By featuring two protagonists who live and breathe manga, "Bakuman" appeals to the genre's passionate fanboy following.

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Why are “Avatar” and “Titanic” the highest-grossing movies of all time?

James Cameron's "Titanic" and "Avatar" are formulaic movies that hit on a lucrative common-denominator audience. Cameron aimed for the middle on both films and found a…

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Why does Stephen King dislike Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of “The Shining”?

Stanley Kubrick changed the source of tension in "The Shining" from Jack's internal conflict to The Overlook's creepy atmosphere, changing the foundation of the story that was…

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What are the Cotard and Capgras delusions, and what role do they play in “Synecdoche, New York”?

Quick Answer: In his directorial debut Synecdoche, New York, Charlie Kaufman references the Cotard delusion and the Capgras delusion. The Cotard delusion is a rare mental illness in which the…

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Who is the best character on “Absolutely Fabulous”?

On a show overflowing with comedic talent, only one character on "Absolutely Fabulous" takes the cake.

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How does “Star Trek Beyond” measure up to our expectations of “Star Trek,” both the old and rebooted?

"Star Trek Beyond" tries to be a blockbuster movies of ideas, saluting the thematic core of the original series while remaining in summer action movie territory.

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What is the history of “The Daily Show”?

20 years on from its inception, "The Daily Show" is still America's top fake news show, but at one time it was not even interested in the news.

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How does “Star Trek Beyond” reveal Sulu’s sexuality, and why does it matter?

Hikaru Sulu, a character from the original "Star Trek," is revealed in "Star Trek Beyond" to be gay. While the reveal provoked complex controversy, the choice builds on the…

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