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The James Bond Films Retconned M From the New Head of MI6 to the Old Head

The James Bond Films Retconned M From the New Head of MI6 to the Old Head

In a spotlight on pop culture retcons, see how M went from being the new head of MI6 to the original head of MI6 in the James Bond films.
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What’s Your Favorite Star Trek Movie?

What’s Your Favorite Star Trek Movie?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what your favorite Star Trek film is.
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Growing Pains’ Disturbingly Gross Treatment of Tracey Gold’s Weight

Growing Pains’ Disturbingly Gross Treatment of Tracey Gold’s Weight

In a feature spotlighting plots that were a mistake, Brian takes a look at how gross Growing Pains treated Tracey Gold with her weight issues.
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Long-Running TV Shows Rarely Ever Actually Use Their Own History

Long-Running TV Shows Rarely Ever Actually Use Their Own History

In a column on pop culture "pet peeves" of his, Brian complains about how long-running shows never seem to actually use their actual history when bringing back characters with grudges
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Five Times Notable Love Interests Returned on TV Sitcoms for Some Closure

Five Times Notable Love Interests Returned on TV Sitcoms for Some Closure

In the latest collection of recurring pieces of pop culture, Brian spotlights five times notable love interests were brought back on TV sitcoms to allow some closure with their former romantic partners.
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The Hideous Teenage Girls of Old School TV Sitcoms

The Hideous Teenage Girls of Old School TV Sitcoms

In a column on pop culture "pet peeves" of his, Brian complains about the absurd way that old sitcoms try to act like beautiful young women, well, aren't.
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What’s the Coolest TV Character Catchphrase?

What’s the Coolest TV Character Catchphrase?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know which TV character catchphrase is the coolest.
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Five Times TV Characters Explained That No One Would Ever Watch a TV Show About Them

Five Times TV Characters Explained That No One Would Ever Watch a TV Show About Them

In the latest collection of recurring pieces of pop culture, Brian spotlights five times TV characters explained that no one would ever make a show based on their lives.
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That Time NBC Aired a Miniseries Out of Order by Mistake

That Time NBC Aired a Miniseries Out of Order by Mistake

In a new feature spotlighting interesting pop culture accidents, Brian examines the time that NBC accidentally aired the wrong episode of a TV miniseries out of order.
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If You Use Historical Figures in Your Work, They Should be as Interesting as They Were in Real Life

If You Use Historical Figures in Your Work, They Should be as Interesting as They Were in Real Life

Brian explains why you should always let historical figures in your historical fiction to at least be as interesting as they were in reality
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