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    Neon Genesis Evangelion: Rei and Kaworu

    I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 “This is the self that can be seen, and […] More

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    In Defense of Shinji Ikari

    This is the story of a boy—a sad, confused boy entering his teenage years with little in the way of social skills and even less in the way of self-esteem. He is terrified of confrontation, but also of any kind of emotional intimacy. He doesn’t know how to connect with the people around him, because […] More

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    Five Reasons Why Neon Genesis Evangelion Is a Classic

    Neon Genesis Evangelion is an Auteur Project, Not Just Kids Piloting Robots The art shows kids in their plug suits, and the trailers show the purple and red robots fighting weird looking monsters. Technically, it is that kind of show, but it’s also much deeper than the typical mecha anime of Evangelion’s era. Sure, the […] More

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    The National, Ancient Aliens, and More!

    Welcome to What’s the Buzz, where members of our staff provide you with recommendations on a weekly basis. This week’s entries come from: Abbie Sears, John Bernardy, Rikki Robinson, Steve Wandling, and Rachel Stewart. Abbie: Under the Skin with Russell Brand is a an insightful and educational podcast that always features an in depth, personal […] More

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    Favorites: Top Ten Film and Television Villains

    Favorites takes a lighter approach to the material we normally cover. Each week, we will take you through a list of favorites – whether it’s moments, scenes, episodes, characters, lines of dialogue, whatever! – in bite-sized articles perfect for your lunch break, a dull commute, or anywhere you need to take a Moment of Zen. […] More

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    Favorites: Leading Characters in TV/Film

    Favorites takes a lighter approach to the material we normally cover. Each week, we will take you through a list of favorites – whether it’s moments, scenes, episodes, characters, lines of dialogue, whatever! – in bite-sized articles perfect for your lunch break, a dull commute, or anywhere you need to take a Moment of Zen. […] More