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Big warm welcome to those who made it to Week 3 – and those who are checking out the series for the first time (there might be something…
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#Controversed Week 3
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#Controversed Week 1
Let’s get this post sorted out before I forget to do it entirely.
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#Controversed All Those Comments
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Talking Controversy – #Controversed Issue
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Announcing Controversed: A November Workshop
Elections, daylight saving hours, Uzaki-chan figurines! A million controversies pervade us through the internet, but being kind and civil bloggers with a limited tolerance for unproductive argument…
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The week after DC announced their Pride anthology this year, Marvel jumped in to say that they would be launching their new “Voices” series with a pride issue…
“Voices From Deep Below”
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Welcome to the continued analysis of Mirai Nikki (Future Diary). The point of this project is to practice critiquing things even if I really enjoy them. The goal…
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#Controversed Deca-Dence: A Marxist Reading
This is Week 3 of Moya’s Controversed clinic thing and it’s time to look at some critical theory. I’m so excited about this. Mainly because critical theories and…
Children Who Chase Lost Voices
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NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 164) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Critical Analysis…
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Children Who Chase Lost Voices
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The Japanese Voices of Unico
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Critical Eye - Sexy Sailor Soldier
Looking back at the past year, I must profess that Taikutsu Remedy has succeeded beyond my wildest expectations. It is by no means a parti...
The Japanese Voices of Unico
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Critical Role : the Mighty Nein
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It’s Tough Being a Blog Writer Part 2: Critical Boogaloo [Editorial]
Well, here it is. Nobody wanted it, and I didn’t plan on writing this post at all, but this is the second part of my original ramble which…
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A romance set against the backdrop of space sounds epic, but stories like this prove that it can be intimate and longing as well. VOICES OF ...
This Is Not “Goodbye…….”(Critical Announcement)
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The Balancing Act of Being Critical: Part 2 – Yes, Sometimes it Does Hurt
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Female Voices of Japan: Unforgettable Projects & Performances
From heartwarming community projects to daring performances with innovative technologies, Japanese women have been pushing the boundaries of creative expression.
Extreme Hearts Episode 3: Critical B-Ball
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