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Study: Passionate Viewing -- What Can We Learn From What We Hate?

Taylor Cole Miller | Posted 05.15.2013 | Gay Voices
Taylor Cole Miller

If Facebook has integrated itself so well into our lives that it now decides elections, and if we now take to "the Facebook" instead of "the streets," as our modern-day public square, what does it mean when displays of hate and protest aren't equally incorporated into the Facebook platform?

10 Things Church Can Learn From Geeks

Mark Sandlin | Posted 05.11.2013 | Religion
Mark Sandlin

I won't actually go as far as to say that there was a misquote in the Bible, and it should have read, "The geek shall inherit the Earth," but maybe it's something worth looking into?

How I Learned To Love Football

Lisa K. Friedman | Posted 04.07.2013 | Fifty
Lisa K. Friedman

Growing up in an all-girl family put me at a huge disadvantage in terms of major league football. I started dating my future husband in winter. I had no idea he was from a fanatical football family. He seemed so steady, so reasonable. Turns out, he was just dormant.

The Mystique of Morrissey -- Fandom in the '40s

Jayanti Tamm | Posted 03.19.2013 | Entertainment
Jayanti Tamm

Fandom and all of its eccentricities shouldn't have a forced expiration date. For me and so many other aging fans, the experience of seeing Morrissey live is timeless, new, urgent and creates the same impulse to rush the stage.

Doctor Who -- Why the Critics Are Wrong

Mark Juddery | Posted 02.15.2013 | Entertainment
Mark Juddery

Here, before anyone else repeats them to me, I will address the most tiresome comments from those Philistines who don't appreciate Doctor Who for the modern masterpiece that it truly is.

Fandom Feuds

Lisa Steinberg | Posted 05.27.2012 | Entertainment
Lisa Steinberg

While fans are undoubtedly allowed to express their emotions, feelings and opinions over the subject of storylines, is it right for them to cast stones at the writers or executive producers when things don't go the way they want?

Cosplaying Women Turn Into Venture Brothers (VIDEO)

video.adultswim.com | David Moye | Posted 11.09.2011 | Weird News

Three female fans of the Adult Swim series "Venture Brothers" don't just watch the show, they become the characters....

PHOTOS: Comic-Con 2011 Weekend Recap

Posted 09.24.2011 | Los Angeles

Comic-Con 2011 in San Diego finished up this weekend, and we have the highlights of what you missed. For our Thursday coverage click here. Continu...

Lost, Bones, Whatever: Why Not Spoiler-Free TV?

Annie Stamell | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
Annie Stamell

The critics (and twitics) of late may preach the beauty of the marriage between TV and Twitter, but it isn't all one happy honeymoon.

You Think You're Hurting, Andy R. What About Me?

David Finkle | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
David Finkle

I'm still smarting at the second-set tie-break point that Roddick missed at 6-5 by misdirecting that #!x@c#% overhead shot.