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What Amazon’s ‘Citadel’ gets wrong about ‘The Bourne Identity’

This amnesiac spy thriller owes a lot to Bourne—but fails to understand what made Bourne so great.

On Apr 28, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

‘A League of Their Own’ fans are frustrated by the show’s early cancellation—and so is the showrunner

Beloved for its diverse cast of queer female characters, 'A League of Their Own' will end after a four-episode second season—but fans are campaigning for more.

On Mar 15, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘I feel bad now’: Amazon worker issues PSA to customers who order ‘every day’

'I didn’t know it was like that, will do.'

On Mar 8, 2023 by Melody Heald

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‘So was she suppose to keep it if it didn’t fit?’: Amazon employee slams customers for items they returned

'You act like it come out your paycheck.'

On Feb 15, 2023 by Jack Alban

IRL

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‘The last several packages I’ve ordered have had that sticker on it’: Former Amazon worker shares how to tell if you received returned package

'You're the second owner.'

On Jan 26, 2023 by Melody Heald

IRL Tech

I’m still watching that

From Netflix's loss of subscribers to HBO Max removing shows from its platform, 2022 was a chaotic year in streaming.

On Dec 22, 2022 by Tiffany Kelly

Internet Culture Streaming

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The perfect streaming service

What do users actually want from streamers?

On Dec 22, 2022 by Tiffany Kelly

Internet Culture Streaming

‘The Rings of Power’ episode 5 illustrates why Durin and Elrond have the best relationship in the show

In a show that often prioritizes style over substance, Durin and Elrond ring true.

On Sep 23, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture Shows

‘The Rings of Power’ episode 3: Is it just me, or are the harfoots kind of horrible?

The harfoots' latest subplot relies on incoherent worldbuilding—and an unpleasantly ruthless attitude to disability.

On Sep 9, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture Shows

‘The Rings of Power’ review: Amazon tries its best to copy Peter Jackson’s ‘Lord of the Rings’

This epic Middle-earth prequel boasts gorgeous production values—but the writing is a little thin.

On Aug 31, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture Shows

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‘F*ck this. I hate this SO much’: Ring doorbell camera footage captures Amazon driver cursing during delivery

'If you all knew how stressful that job is.'

On Jun 16, 2022 by Kathleen Wong

IRL

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Amazon is using your dependency on Prime shipping to try and kill a major big tech reform bill

'Amazon decided that it wanted to take over and dominate the package delivery market.'

On Jun 2, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech

‘Stalky AF’: Amazon to let people send gifts with just an email address or phone number

'I wasn't even trying and I thought of three ways to horribly abuse this in less than a minute.'

On Oct 4, 2021 by Claire Goforth

Tech

‘Sound of Metal’ is an astounding exploration of deafness and acceptance

Riz Ahmed quietly gives one of the best performances of the year.

On Dec 4, 2020 by Audra Schroeder

Movies

These Prime Day deals on Nintendo games are worth your gold coins

Snap them up while you still can!

On Oct 14, 2020 by Colette Bennett

Internet Culture