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Chris Osterndorf


Chris Osterndorf is an entertainment reporter and movie critic based in Los Angeles. He holds a degree in cinema from Chicago’s DePaul University. His work has appeared on the Daily Dot, Mic, the Script Lab, Salon, the Week, xoJane, and more.

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What the movies teach us about robots

With the trailer for Chappie hitting the Web, the film enters cinema's long conversation about man's relationship with machines.

On Nov 7, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

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It’s time for America to bring elections into the 21st century

14 years have passed since Gore v. Bush showed the failures of voting tech. Why can't we get it right?

On Nov 6, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

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On Wayne Brady and why so many stand-up comics face depression

In the Internet age, laughter isn't always the best medicine.

On Nov 5, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

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5 reasons ‘Older White Guy Appreciation Day’ is the dumbest idea ever

White men have enough holidays as it is.

On Nov 4, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

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Inside George R.R. Martin’s complicated relationship with the Internet

The man behind Game of Thrones is changing the way we think about authors in the digital age.

On Nov 3, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

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Why Seth Rogen will make or break the new Steve Jobs biopic

The comedian is set to play Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in an upcoming film written by Aaron Sorkin. Here's why you should be nervous.

On Nov 3, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

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How to fix the American movie theater

With the movies getting more expensive and less fun, movie theaters need to step it up to stave off flagging box office.

On Nov 1, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

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Are we teetering on the edge of an app bubble?

When Taco Bell releases an app, you know the end is nigh.

On Oct 30, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

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CBS may be grasping at straws with ‘CSI: Cyber’

CBS thinks it can keep milking the 'CSI' franchise, but 'Cyber' may be the limit. 

On Oct 29, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

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Should writers stay off the Internet?

For novelists, public engagement often comes with a cost.

On Oct 28, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

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Are ‘Breaking Bad’ dolls better or worse than Barbies?

The fight over the Breaking Bad dolls ignores the obvious: Parents are responsible for what their children see.

On Oct 26, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

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How Apple’s biggest failure could be one of its greatest accomplishments

In order to save the Apple TV, it's time to "think different."

On Oct 24, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

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The Bill Cosby rape allegations expose Hollywood’s shameful open secret

Hollywood's rape problems are a whole lot bigger than Bill Cosby.

On Oct 22, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

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Hey, Shia LaBeouf, method acting isn’t an excuse to act like a jerk

Getting into a role doesn't give Shia LaBeouf an excuse to troll everyone.

On Oct 21, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

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The PR genius of Taylor Swift’s viral media empire

She's the Stephen Hawking of female pop stars.

On Oct 21, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf