Jan 15 2019
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They said it couldn’t be done. They said it wouldn’t be done. They said it shouldn’t be done. But the Year In Band…
Kyle Ryan
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Kyle Ryan is a writer/editor/producer who worked for The A.V. Club in various capacities from 2005-2018.
Sep 17 2018
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Clayton Purdom,
Katie Rife,
Sean O'Neal,
and 4 more1. Kim Carnes, “Bette Davis Eyes”
2. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, “Endless Love”
3. Kenny Roger, “Lady”
4. John Lennon,…
Aug 20 2018
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Jul 17 2018
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Gwen Ihnat,
Eric Munn,
Sean O'Neal,
Clayton Purdom,
and 2 moreWe recently heard some distressing news from a new-parent colleague: She hadn’t received any baby books for presents…
Jul 9 2018
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Sean O'Neal,
Kyle Ryan,
Kelsey J. Waite,
and 5 more1. Wings, “Silly Love Songs”
2. Elton John & Kiki Dee, “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”
3. Johnnie Taylor, “Disco Lady”
4.…
Jun 25 2018
2
Sean O'Neal,
Kelsey J. Waite,
Clayton Purdom,
and 3 moreThe year: 1986
Jun 22 2018
1
Matt Gerardi,
Sean O'Neal,
Colin McGowan,
and 1 moreBad Witch is a thin, if rewarding, listen from Nine Inch Nails; while Kamasi Washington’s cinematic soul-jazz is…
Jun 11 2018
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Watch This offers movie recommendations inspired by new releases or premieres, or occasionally our own inscrutable…
Jun 11 2018
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As much as the introduction of DVD commentaries promised revelations inside the creative process, plenty of times…
Jun 8 2018
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Jun 5 2018
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The inaugural Onion Comedy & Arts Festival (or what would’ve been the fifth annual 26th Annual Comedy Festival, if…
May 23 2018
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The A.V. Club David Cross interview is a tradition stretching back to the publication’s founding in the mid-’90s,…
May 23 2018
9
“This shit is expensive.”
May 22 2018
3
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Five years since Arrested Development made its improbable comeback—thanks to Netflix’s then-nascent foray into…
May 14 2018
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Sean O'Neal,
Kelsey J. Waite,
Clayton Purdom,
and 2 more1. The Mamas & The Papas, “California Dreamin”
2. Question Mark And The Mysterians, “96 Tears”
3. Jimmy Ruffin, “What…
May 11 2018
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“I guess that’s what life has come to mean to me: It’s not ever quite right, but that’s okay,” Scott Hutchison told…
Apr 30 2018
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Sean O'Neal,
Clayton Purdom,
Katie Rife,
and 5 more1. Beyoncé, “Irreplaceable”
2. Rihanna, “Umbrella (feat. Jay Z)”
3. Gwen Stefani (feat. Akon), “The Sweet Escape”
4.…
Apr 26 2018
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“Whaddya mean there’s no ice? You mean I gotta drink this coffee hot?!” So goes one of the customers from the…
Apr 16 2018
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Sean O'Neal,
Matt Gerardi,
Kelsey J. Waite,
and 4 more1. Percy Faith, “Theme From A Summer Place”
2. Jim Reeves, “He’ll Have To Go”
3. The Everly Brothers, “Cathy’s Clown”
4.…
Apr 10 2018
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If nothing else, this year’s Peabody Awards are bringing attention to dicks, both literal and figurative. Among the…