Racked | Why Protesters Love Costumes
Costumes communicate a message and let the wearer transcend their identity, perfect for standing up for a cause.
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Playboy | How ‘Channel Zero: Butcher’s Block’ Slices a New Path for Horror
“Each season of the show should feel like some kind of nightmare that you had after reading the original story and half-remembering it.”
Polygon |How Wolfenstein 2’s hero draws on his Jewish heritage for strength
B.J. is half-Jewish, specifically. He’s the child of a Jewish mother and a Texan, anti-Semitic father. I got a kick out of this because, most of the time, people don’t realize I’m Jewish either.
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Waypoint | The Peaceful, Human Dreams Behind the Nazi-Slaying Fantasy of ‘Wolfenstein’
Changes made beginning with The New Order and continuing into The New Colossus, however, have turned B.J. from typical video game protagonist into a complex action hero.
Vice | Finally, a Comic-Book TV Show That Embraces Diversity
Ariela Barer was told that one day she’d be a superhero, although she didn’t believe it at the time. While practicing complex physical movements during a theater class, she said the teacher told them, “You’ve got to get good at this. You guys are the superheroes of the future.”
TheWrap | Hugh Hefner and Feminism: Playboy Brought Progress, But Mostly Destruction
Since Hefner’s death, many have debated whether he should be remembered as a feminist icon and leader in the sexual revolution of the 1960s, or as a sexist who exploited women to sell his magazines.
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The Woman Who Made Cannibalism Look Delicious | Broadly
I had so much fun speaking with artist Janice Poon, who was the lead food stylist on the show “Hannibal.” I loved this show when it was airing, so when … Continue reading The Woman Who Made Cannibalism Look Delicious | Broadly
‘Tales From the Borderlands’ Knows the True Meaning of Masculinity | Playboy
I was struck, during a conversation I had at Indiecade, that the depictions of masculinity in videogames are just as stagnant as they are for women. There’s a hypermasculinity that … Continue reading ‘Tales From the Borderlands’ Knows the True Meaning of Masculinity | Playboy
The world of ‘Fallout 4’ projects Boston’s history into a post-apocalyptic future – BetaBoston
Probably the only reason I started to play “Fallout 4” was because of its location. It takes place in Boston. Where I’ve lived for the past seven years. I was … Continue reading The world of ‘Fallout 4’ projects Boston’s history into a post-apocalyptic future – BetaBoston
Silent Hill 2, by Carli Velocci
Originally posted on My Favourite Game:
“In my restless dreams, I see that town – Silent Hill.” Hello. We’re back after a two-week period. And so begins the second part…
‘Bring your weirdness’ and other advice for women in technology – BetaBoston
During Hubweek, one panel caught my eye. Six female entrepreneurs in the Boston area talked about their experiences starting a business, the connections they made, and gave advice to a … Continue reading ‘Bring your weirdness’ and other advice for women in technology – BetaBoston
Creator of ‘Ethical Ad Blocker’ Trying to Build Ethical Tech Business – Motherboard
Darius Kazemi and Courtney Stanton are two people trying to do something different. With our economy in such an unstable state, I can’t blame them. Plus, what they’re doing with … Continue reading Creator of ‘Ethical Ad Blocker’ Trying to Build Ethical Tech Business – Motherboard
