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The Downtime Guide to: Flipping Cards
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JamFam Q&A: Jordan Coley
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Big Love for Tiny Horse
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Your Glow-Up Has Arrived: Talking Quarantine and Skincare with the Dewy Dudes
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Letters of Rec
All Hands On Deck Celebrates The Pleasures (And Pitfalls) Of Summer Risk-Taking
Susannah Gruder
Jun 17, 2022
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The Wind Has All The Hallmarks Of Trashy Summer Fun (Minus The Outdoors)
Danielle Burgos
Jun 10, 2022
Reliquary of the Slacker: On Joel Potrykus’ Relaxer
Potrykus specializes in offbeat, regionally-focused portraits of post-Linklater slackers on the edges of 21st century society.
Dom Sinacola
Jun 30, 2022
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The Five Obstructions Allows Lars Von Trier's Mentor to Remake His Best-Known Film Five Different Ways
Jody Dvorak
May 27, 2022
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Whitey on the Moon: On Richard Linklater’s Apollo 10 1/2
Vadim Rizov
May 13, 2022
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Reliquary of the Slacker: On Joel Potrykus’ Relaxer
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All Hands On Deck Celebrates The Pleasures (And Pitfalls) Of Summer Risk-Taking
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The Wind Has All The Hallmarks Of Trashy Summer Fun (Minus The Outdoors)
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The Five Obstructions Allows Lars Von Trier's Mentor to Remake His Best-Known Film Five Different Ways
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Tilda Swinton Gives Her Greatest Performance in Julia, a Child-Abduction Melodrama
A year after winning the Oscar, Swinton stuns in her performance as a crazed alcoholic kidnapper
Mike D'Angelo
May 6, 2022
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Bill Murray and Robert De Niro Play Against Type (Long Before It Was Expected) in Mad Dog and Glory
While the crime dramedy's premise may be commercial, its execution is anything but.
Brendan Byrne
Apr 22, 2022
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Travel Back In Time By Watching Old Sports on YouTube
The eternal pleasure of revisiting a moment in franchise, cultural, or personal history from the comfort of your own couch
Mark Asch
Apr 8, 2022
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Prince Solidifies His Legacy as a Live Act and Filmmaker with the Heck-a-Slammin' Sign O' The Times
An under-appreciated concert film deserves to join the canon.
Willow Catelyn Maclay
Apr 1, 2022
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Alien: Covenant Finds The Sweet Spot Between Brains And Thrills
By combining body horror and existentialism, Ridley Scott's Alien prequel shows more imagination than most contemporary studio films.
Patrick Dahl
Mar 9, 2022
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Go Back to the Good Ol' Naughty Days With Sliver
A sub-Basic Instinct erotic thriller tips the scales in favor of sex over thrills
Matt Prigge
Feb 8, 2022
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Murder, Malaise and Marijuana: The Long Goodbye Was the Original Stoner Noir‍
For fans of The Big Lebowski and all things hazy and mysterious.
Zach Vasquez
Jan 20, 2022
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Sprocket Films Offers a Campy Look Into Mid-Century Social Panic
These hilarious short films are perfect to throw on in the background
Charles Bramesco
Jan 10, 2022
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The Downtime Guide to: Olympic Swimming
No Phelps? No problem. Let's go deep on the Olympics fun-to-watch and dramatic swimming events.
Kendrick McDonald
Jul 23, 2021
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The Downtime Guide to: Flipping Cards
Cards! They're back. Here's how to flip them into real money.
Corban Goble
Jul 16, 2021
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JamFam Q&A: Jenny Yang
Chilling with the fast-rising comedian and writer
Jambys
Jul 16, 2021
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JamFam Q&A: Jordan Coley
Chilling with the gifted writer and "Titanic" enthusiast
Jambys
Jun 17, 2021
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The Downtime Guide to: Euro 2020
Want to watch the soccer, but also just trying to chill? You know we have you covered.
Gregory James Wakeman
Jun 11, 2021
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JamFam Q&A: Meg Zukin
Chilling with one of social media's sharpest storytellers.
Jambys
Jun 10, 2021
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JamFam Q&A: Dee Lockett
Chilling with the gifted writer and editor.
Jambys
Jun 9, 2021
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The Downtime Guide to: Making an NFT
It's not too late to dive in!
Corban Goble
May 25, 2021
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Big Love for Tiny Horse
How a tiny horse walked into a family's life at the perfect time.
Jessica Stolzberg
May 21, 2021
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Your Glow-Up Has Arrived: Talking Quarantine and Skincare with the Dewy Dudes
Emilio Quezada and Evan Shinn have carved out a magical universe for male skintellectuals.
Olivia Crandall
Apr 19, 2021
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How An Illustwriter Got Through Quarantine
Talking Felicity, cooking and CBD with Hallie Bateman
Kate Mooney
Apr 13, 2021
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Catan and Chill: The Life of an NBA Player During Quarantine
Talking movies, McConaughey and baby clothes with Sacramento Kings guard Kyle Guy
Corban Goble
Apr 12, 2021
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How the Internet's Favorite Movie Critic Spent Her Quarantine
Mia Vicino's funny and insightful movie reviews have taken Letterboxd by storm
Greta Rainbow
Mar 31, 2021
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How an Olympic Skateboarder (Yes, That's Right) Deals With Quarantine
Oski is skating in the Olympics. Here's how he's preparing for the trip to Tokyo.
Brianna Holt
Mar 29, 2021
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