Although it was before my time, I’ve heard of the phrase “around the watercooler” before. I thought the idea that people would all watch the same television show and then gather around at work the next morning to discuss it to be a fascinating quirk of society.
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“˜Spencer Tracy: That Natural Thing’ series recalls overlooked actor’s talent
To most modern movie stars, putting out 75 films in only 37 years would be quite a remarkable task. For Spencer Tracy, whose acting career lasted from 1930 to 1967, it wasn’t.
Joy Sticks: _The story still matters in a video game_
Video games have the ability to suck players in and immerse them in a way that no other medium has. In fact, video games have to work harder not to immerse players rather then vice versa. Why is it, then, that so many games manage to fail to immerse players?
Theater students come together to put on a musical in 24 hours for charity
Imagine, in the span of only 24 hours, choosing, planning and performing a musical in front of a live audience.
Movie Review: "Big Miracle"
In the modern film world of sequels, prequels and reboots, it’s nice to see a film like “Big Miracle” that dares to put something fresh and new on the screen. It’s just a shame that “Big Miracle” isn’t any good.
Joy Sticks: _Video games provide players with an escape to an alternate reality_
I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: Video games have an innate ability to submerge the player in the world of the game.
Joy Sticks: _Turning pro is not just an option for athletes_
Video games are a technological evolution of a long line of board and card games. Many games, at their core, are about competition, and this is why, unlike the artistic games I mentioned last week, a majority of video games are also competitive.