american culture
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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Could Have Had an Even More Ridiculous Title
When it was announced that the DC Extended Universe’s follow-up to Man of Steel would be titled Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, people had quite a laugh. After all, it sounded like Batman was going to sue Superman, presumably for all the manslaughter by depraved indifference he committed at the end of his debut…
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Comic-Con Shrugs Its Shoulders at Bad Thanksgiving Convention Idea
Over the weekend, Comic-Con International — the folks behind San Diego Comic-Con — made a more-than-surprising announcement that they’d be holding an in-person convention from November 26-28 of this year. Now, if you don’t have a calendar in front of you, that’s Thanksgiving weekend, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
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Marvel Says Goodbye to Diamond, Chooses New Comics Distributor in Penguin Random House
After decades of Diamond Comics serving as the exclusive distributor of Marvel’s comics to the direct market, the House of Ideas is moving on to greener, slightly less monopolistic pastures in a move that might signal a larger industry shift.
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Fast Fashion Gets Its Revenge in Killer Pants Horror-Comedy Slaxx
That’s right: Slaxx is about a pair of uber-stylish jeans that become sentient and homicidal. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better hook for what’s ultimately a cautionary tale about the dangers of fast fashion — or a film that explores those themes with such deadpan humour and commitment to theatrical splatter.