The Only Six Pack I Have Is In the Fridge
Body image issues - They’re just not for women anymore.
The Many Variations on the Wizard of Oz
How much do we love The Wizard of Oz as a culture? Here's how much.
Portlandia and Postmodernism- Some Thoughts
A look at a TV series that's skewering some of the less savoury aspects of postmodern culture.
Why No One Throws Retro 2000s Parties
The hairstyles and clothes of 2002 don't look dated like 80s fashions do, but this sure does.
You Got that True Blood is About Gay Integration, Right?
This is obvious and known to everyone who's watched the show, isn't it?
More Reasons Vampires and Zombies Keep Showing Up in Our Imaginations
Alzheimer's, eternal youth, and more: a theory proposed by a Beams reader.
Six Perspectives on Why the Zombie Apocalypse Is So Popular
What six bloggers think...
What's With All the Vampires, Wizards and Zombies All of a Sudden?
This could actually mean that we're climbing up the evolutionary ladder.
The Brain Science of Ayahuasca Experiences
A recent documentary followed Dr. Gabor Mate's explorations of ayahuasca as a therapeutic tool, and featured research on the neurochemistry involved.
13 Things Comics and Soap Operas Have in Common
They're closer than you might think.
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