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Spoilt: "Pluribus," Ep. 8 "Charm Offensive."
Carol gets laid; not everything all at once; lots of questions.
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Probing the Limits of Art's Salvation.
What, if anything, can help us get through terrible times?
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Spoilt: "Pluribus," Ep. 7: "The Gap."
In arguably its best episode, the series leans back into humanity.
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Why Things Suck.
The Observer: "The American Revolution" exceeds expectations, but we're not serious people. "Down Cemetery Road" buries itself. The movie-plex…
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Spoilt: "Pluribus," Ep. 6: "HDP."
A lot happens, or does it? And is that a problem, or not?
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In With the Revolution, Out With Zombies
The Observer pivots, plus a song for Carol, a trip to Shanghai, "DTS" and some TV worries.
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Spoilt: "Pluribus," Ep. 5, "Got Milk."
Things get more tense and the Others make a tactical error.
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Even A Broken System Can't Kill Film.
The movie industry is in trouble and will likely stay that way, but it's not your fault. Movies endure. Also: Space Lasers!
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Spoilt: "Pluribus," Ep. 4, "Please, Carol."
Things take a slightly darker turn as Carol gains knowledge. And it's still funny.
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Tim Goodman / Bastard Machine
Tim Goodman / Bastard Machine
It's curated TV+Film+Culture from the former Chief TV Critic of The Hollywood Reporter and The San Francisco Chronicle. Writing multiple projects.
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