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- “The Spectacular Now” and the New Era of Coming-of-Age Movies
- On Sunsets and the Importance of Hanging Around
- The Terrible Burden of Having Stuff
- The Complete Discography of THE PURSUIT OF COOL
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- Movie Reviews of “The Master” and “Looper”
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- Emoticons: Where They Come From & Why I Use Them
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TMiK Music Review: Kings of Leon, Live at the O2, London
The story of the three Followill brothers (plus a cousin) is one that would naturally appeal to English fans, predisposing them to worship and salivating claims of authenticity. The sons of a traveling Pentecostal minister, the journey of these Tennessee … Continue reading
