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The 5 Greatest Snoopy Quotes, According to Polygon

Charles Schulz's canine companion offered surprising wisdom through his thought bubbles.

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5 MAD Magazine Parodies From the 1990s That Still Hit Their Mark

From Gremlins 2 to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, MAD Magazine's sharpest satires from the 1990s remain remarkably relevant.

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Five Detective Novels That Will Keep You Turning Pages

From classic mysteries to modern thrillers, these books offer engrossing plots and satisfying resolutions.

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Gary Larson's 'Far Side' Comics Often Cast Cats as the Villains

A look back at nine classic cartoons where feline characters are anything but heroic.

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'Forgotten Island' Stars Detail the Nuances of the Film's Central Tagalog Phrase

Liza Soberano and H.E.R. discuss how their Filipino heritage informed their understanding and delivery of the pivotal phrase 'Tayo na!'

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63 Years Later, 'The Twilight Zone’s' Most Emotional Episode Remains a Masterpiece

Rod Serling’s “In Praise of Pip” trades alien encounters for profound human regret and an anti-war statement.

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60 Years Later, the Best 'Peanuts' Quote of All Time Still Doesn't Get the Credit it Deserves

Charles Schulz's enduring wisdom shines through Charlie Brown's most profound moment.

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5 Classic Star Trek Episodes That Have Aged Poorly

While groundbreaking for its time, the original Star Trek series occasionally fell prey to the attitudes and limitations of the 1960s.

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John Wilson's 'The History of Concrete' Finds Metaphor in Modern Decay

The filmmaker's debut feature uses the enduring material of ancient Rome to explore contemporary anxieties about decline and repair.