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Our top film-watching experiences of 2020

Most of the year, we did not see movies in theaters.

On Dec 21, 2020 by Tiffany Kelly, Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Audra Schroeder, Michelle Jaworski

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TikTok offered a POV for a cursed year

TikTok in 2020 wasn't just mindless scrolling.

On Dec 18, 2020 by Audra Schroeder

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Space truckers: Inside the blue-collar costume design of ‘Alien’

'Alien' is praised for its production design and creature effects, but its costumes deserve attention too!

On Dec 17, 2020 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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With Trump out, how does Biden feel about TikTok?

Biden hasn't said a lot about the app, unlike Trump.

On Nov 27, 2020 by Libby Cohen

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How Georgia’s Senate runoff will affect net neutrality

Like many issues, net neutrality's future will be impacted by Georgia's Senate runoff election.

On Nov 17, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Bridgefy blew up during the Hong Kong uprising. Should Americans use it, too?

What happens if the internet goes down?

On Nov 3, 2020 by Ana Valens

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Streaming TV Party: Watch HBO’s ‘Enlightened’ with us

Why the short-lived HBO series deserves a (re)watch.

On Sep 30, 2020 by Audra Schroeder

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What’s new on Netflix in November 2021

A space cowboy goes live-action, this month on Netflix.

On Sep 30, 2020 by The Daily Dot Staff

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How QAnon beliefs help normalize fascism

It’s vital to remember that at heart, QAnon is about Trump seizing total control of the government to crush his enemies.

On Sep 29, 2020 by Mike Rothschild

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The lasting legacy of ‘The Leftovers’

And where it sits within Damon Lindelof's body of work.

On Sep 23, 2020 by Michelle Jaworski

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‘That’s Just What Gangstas Do’ trend has people reminiscing about savage childhood moments

'Nine-year-old me after beating the sh*t out of my stuffed animals for talking back.'

On Sep 23, 2020 by Onaje McDowelle

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The girl from the ‘Christian Girl Autumn’ meme is back to troll everyone

Time to break out your finest blanket scarves and Pumpkin Spice Lattes!

On Sep 23, 2020 by Stacey Ritzen

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How legit is Civvl, the gig economy company for evictions?

Reviews for the app reveal hidden fees and skepticism.

On Sep 22, 2020 by Samira Sadeque

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This is the technology landlords use to terrorize tenants

The era of smart landlords is here.

On Sep 22, 2020 by Olga Lexell

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A viral video purporting to show a Uighur man being tortured is real—just not what it says it is

The video is from Indonesia.

On Sep 21, 2020 by Claire Goforth