Beloved By Some, Despised By Others, The Font Comic Sans Turns 25
The cartoony font known as Comic Sans turns 25 this month. It's used for fun, sarcastic tones, and it has its share of haters.
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'Mr. Robot' Creator Says His Own Anxiety And Hacking Helped Inspire The Show
In college, Sam Esmail shied away from parties and instead took refuge in the the computer lab, where he experimented with hacking. He later built on those experiences to create his hit show.
In 'Females,' The State Is Less A Biological Condition Than An Existential One
Beneath the veneer of provocation, Andrea Long Chu's book is surprisingly tender, aiming to care for a universal ache — the frayed knot of selfhood, desire and power.
Inktober Challenge Pushes Artists To Flex Their Creative Muscles
The annual drawing challenge began a decade ago as a way for one artist to strengthen his ink-drawing skills. Now, millions of drawings showcasing portraits, animals and more are shared each year.
The Satire Continues With 'The Hard Times: The First 40 Years'
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Matt Saincome and Bill Conway, co-founders of the satirical punk rock news website The Hard Times, about their new book.
For Author Kevin Wilson, Writing Offers A Brief Reprieve From Tourette's
For Wilson, Tourette's syndrome means living with intrusive thoughts that flash disturbing images without warning. His novel, Nothing to See Here, was inspired by visions of spontaneous combustion.
'Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan' Offers A Dose Of Retro Heroism In Its 2nd Season
John Krasinski stars as a more righteous than lovable ex-marine working as a financial analyst for the CIA. Season 2's plot line seems to have been ripped from (a casual glance at) the headlines.
'Shadow Network' Offers A Lesson On The American Right's Mastery Of Politics
Anne Nelson links "the manpower and media of the Christian right," "finances of Western plutocrats," and "strategy of right-wing Republican political operatives" via the Council for National Policy.
Shudder Puts The Screaming In Streaming Video
Horror is enjoying a rise from the dead right now — particularly on TV. And as streaming TV services multiply, AMC's Shudder has found success with a menu of classic horror and original programming.
The Kid Bows Out: Movie Producer Robert Evans Dies At 89
The Hollywood legend was discovered in a swimming pool by the wife of a movie mogul and went on to helm Paramount Pictures, producing huge hits like Rosemary's Baby, Chinatown and The Godfather.