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The Last Word On Pete Rose Is Deeply Unpleasant
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Ray Ratto
August 23, 2024
Arts And Culture
The Creators Of ‘The Octopus Murders’ Are Still In Its Grasp
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Tom Ley
March 15, 2024
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In 2022, we sent Cardboard Roth and actual Roth to our raffle winner's home. This year, we're sending Drew over, and he's cooking up a feast. Anyone who makes a contribution of at least $20 into our tip jar by Nov. 24 will be entered into the raffle.
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Patrick Redford
June 27, 2023
Defector At The Movies
The Most Important Sports Movie Ever Made
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Adam Charles Hart
June 19, 2023
Journalismism
Who Is The Celebrity Documentary For?
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Israel Daramola
February 2, 2023
Defector At The Movies
The Muddy Ethics Of The Thai Cave Rescue Entertainment Machine
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Soraya Roberts
October 6, 2021
Cold Comforts
‘Dear Zachary’ Is A Greek Tragedy Come To Life
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Soraya Roberts
October 1, 2021
The Great Outdoors
Greg Noll, The Surfer Who Became A Myth, Is Dead At 84
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Patrick Redford
July 1, 2021
Cold Comforts
Watching ‘Touching The Void’ Should Qualify As An Extreme Sport
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Soraya Roberts
June 30, 2021