Tag Archives: The Walking Dead

The Dubious Allure of Gore

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Tom Gualtieri

With the release of Evil Dead today and the death of Roger Ebert yesterday, Tom Gualtieri reflects on his despair at the equation of gore with fear. Continue reading →

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Walking Dead Season 3: The Cliffs Notes

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Sean Beaudoin

The perfect Easter present, just what Lazarus asked for in his basket: The entire third season of The Walking Dead reduced down, like a fine demi-glace, into one succinct paragraph. Continue reading →

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Point/Counterpoint: Sean Beaudoin vs. Jess Walter

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Sean Beaudoin

Take a front row seat for this exciting, no-holds-barred game of style and wit, in which eight topics of the day are parsed, thrust, and parried as you listen to the intellectual steel clang! Continue reading →

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Apocalypse, Inc.: An American Production

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Samuel Sattin

There are two things America does well: deep-fried Twinkies and the Apocalypse. Samuel Sattin explains why the two might not be entirely unrelated. Continue reading →

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Report: Popular Local Chef Places Zombie on Menu

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Sean Beaudoin

Despite a concerted public outcry, local chef Ethan “Eat it Whole” Sole has apparently placed zombie meat on the menu of his fine dining restaurant. Sean Beaudoin spends most of Halloween day investigating. Continue reading →

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