Best Covers of 2014

Dan Wagstaff of The Casual Optimist: Books, Design and Culture picks the best book covers of 2014.

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Movies

Ryan Gosling’s Project Hail Mary Does not Land

Ryan Gosling’s Project Hail Mary Does not Land

Ryan Gosling’s viral football stunt at Randy’s Donuts wasn’t real, but everyone believed it. A funny look at movie magic, perception, and star power. According to a critic, Ryan Gosling's most impressive performance this week might still be that imaginary football throw.

Trailer: Spider-Man Brand New Day Brings Gritty Street-Level Action

Trailer: Spider-Man Brand New Day Brings Gritty Street-Level Action

Spider-Man Brand New Day trailer reveals a darker, street-level Peter Parker with new powers, comic-inspired storylines, and a fresh start for the hero. This Spider-Man story feels personal, gritty, and alive.

Comics

Spy vs. Spy at 65: MAD Magazine’s Silent Icons

Spy vs. Spy at 65: MAD Magazine’s Silent Icons

By Tony M.

65 years on, the brilliance of Spy vs. Spy still comes down to its simplicity, proving again and again that great comedy needs no dialogue, only clever ideas, perfect timing, and a bold willingness to blow everything sky-high.

The Acme Novelty Library #21: Chris Ware’s Must-Read Comic

The Acme Novelty Library #21: Chris Ware’s Must-Read Comic

By Tony M.

The Acme Novelty Library #21 by Chris Ware offers comic lovers a stunning, intricate, and deeply moving graphic novel experience.

Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Now on Blu-ray netflix scott pilgrim series 1

Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Now on Blu-ray

By Tony M.

Get Scott Pilgrim Takes Off on Blu-ray. Original cast returns, bold animation shines, and the cult favorite Netflix series is reimagined. It is the most complete and fully realized version of the Scott Pilgrim universe yet.

Richard Dawson, Family Feud, and the Kissing Bandit Era

Richard Dawson, Family Feud, and the Kissing Bandit Era

By Tony M.

Family Feud, Richard Dawson, Kissing Bandit, classic game shows, television history, Match Game, Hogan’s Heroes, pop culture trivia, game show hosts

Weird

A Day in the Life of an Ensh*ttificator

A Day in the Life of an Ensh*ttificator

By Tony M.

The Norwegian Consumer Council report explains ensh*ttification, the slow decline of digital platforms as ads grow, features vanish, and users get squeezed. An Ensh*ttificator is hard at work right now polishing the next update and thinking, “Perfect. That’s just crappy enough."

How to Write Out a Paper Check (For Dummies)

How to Write Out a Paper Check (For Dummies)

By Tony M.

A dad finds himself giving his twenty-something daughter an unexpected life lesson: how to write an old-fashioned paper check. The moment turns into a humorous look at the generational gap between digital payments and old-school banking, with a nostalgic detour into quirky promotions like the long-forgotten “Toaster Rule.”