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Culture Archive

Archives for December 2014

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DJ Earworm mixes an ode to 2014 pop musicDJ Earworm mixes an ode to 2014 pop music
Culture

Each December, mash-up artist DJ Earworm creates a mash-up of the songs that he thinks defined the pop music year in the United States.

By Kelsey McKinney
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Will Smith will be in the Suicide Squad movie. But what is the Suicide Squad?Will Smith will be in the Suicide Squad movie. But what is the Suicide Squad?
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The Suicide Squad doesn’t have the pop culture recognition of the Justice League, the Avengers, or even the Guardians of the Galaxy. You might have some questions. We have answers.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Why are so many people upset about the new HD version of The Wire?Why are so many people upset about the new HD version of The Wire?
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It all has to do with aspect ratios. What are those? Read on.

By Emily St. James
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The Sony Pictures hack is a big deal. Here’s why.The Sony Pictures hack is a big deal. Here’s why.
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Mountains of private data were stolen from the company by hackers who may have been working for North Korea.

By Emily St. James
Technology
Gangnam Style got so many views that it nearly broke YouTubeGangnam Style got so many views that it nearly broke YouTube
Technology

The binary number format YouTube uses to count views tops out at 2,147,483,647 views. And “Gangnam Style” recently surpassed that figure.

By Timothy B. Lee
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The 9 best “Let it Go” parodies of 2014The 9 best “Let it Go” parodies of 2014
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In 2014, this addictive song was pretty much one with the air we breathed.

By Kelsey McKinney
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Watch this fantastic supercut of the year’s best moviesWatch this fantastic supercut of the year’s best movies
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David Ehrlich’s 2014 video countdown is amazing.

By Brandon Ambrosino
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Why everyone is in love with Benedict CumberbatchWhy everyone is in love with Benedict Cumberbatch
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Benedict Cumberbatch is everywhere.

By Kelsey McKinney
Technology
Code/red: LA Unified iPad Deal Failure Impressively Well-RealizedCode/red: LA Unified iPad Deal Failure Impressively Well-Realized
Technology

Plus, Mark Zuckerberg’s first reaction to the Oculus Rift, Lyft gets the Al Franken treatment and a great video called Time Trap.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Former Hulu CEO Andy Forssell Takes Over at Video Aggregator ShowyouFormer Hulu CEO Andy Forssell Takes Over at Video Aggregator Showyou
Technology
Demand Founder Raises $20 Million at a $100 Million Valuation for Legal TV-Clipping Startup WhipclipDemand Founder Raises $20 Million at a $100 Million Valuation for Legal TV-Clipping Startup Whipclip
Technology

The inspiration for the service? The epic rant by the Seattle Seahawks’ Richard Sherman.

By Kara Swisher
Culture
There’s a Toy Story Christmas special airing tonight, and it’s wonderfulThere’s a Toy Story Christmas special airing tonight, and it’s wonderful
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Toy Story That Time Forgot will make you believe in ‘80s action figures again.

By Emily St. James
Pope Francis’ views on human sexuality are not as simple as you might think
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Is the Pope moving the Church toward a greater openness to gay and lesbian couples?

By Brandon Ambrosino
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If you want to win your Oscar pool, here are the film awards to pay attention toIf you want to win your Oscar pool, here are the film awards to pay attention to
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From critics prizes to industry awards to the Golden Globes, these ceremonies set the Oscar agenda.

By Emily St. James
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9 albums from 2014 that blow U2’s Songs of Innocence out of the water9 albums from 2014 that blow U2’s Songs of Innocence out of the water
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In no world is U2’s Songs of Innocence the best album of 2014.

By Kelsey McKinney