At Grantland, a great piece by Andy Greenwald on comics, science fiction, "otherness," and Mad Men Season 5: "The Silver Surfer didn't come alone, and neither did Michael Ginsberg. Both served as harbingers for leggy, purple-mini-skirted giants who possessed the ability to unmake worlds. One was called Galactus. The other is married to Don Draper."
The Alien Mystique: Megan Draper and the Upending of the Mad Men Universe
After paying for silence, Gaiman demands a refund
For a man who made millions writing about supernatural horrors, Neil Gaiman sure seems terrified of mortal women speaking their truth. As reported in New York Magazine, the Sandman author… READ THE REST
Remember when people paid real money to watch bug apocalypse documentaries?
Documentaries used to be about more than just true crime and celebrity deep-dives. Gary D. Rhodes' new book Weirdumentary: Ancient Aliens, Fallacious Prophecies, and Mysterious Monsters From 1970s Documentaries (May… READ THE REST
"Last of Us" renewed for third season beyond in-game material
I've observed how Naughty Dog seems flatly incapable of making any games that aren't The Last of Us, but apparently that now extends to the TV series as well. Season… READ THE REST
Escape reality in 14 different languages
TL;DR: Learn 14 languages for life with Babbel for just $129.99 using code LEARN40 when you order through May 4. Sometimes the world feels like it's being run by a committee of raccoons… READ THE REST
You won't believe it—this MacBook Pro comes with a Touch Bar for 77% off
TL;DR: Bring home a new-to-you 13.3″ MacBook Pro with a Touch Bar for only $329.97 (reg. $1,499)—there are less than 50 units in stock. In the market for a new laptop without the hefty price tag?… READ THE REST
Windows 11 Pro can now help you shop smarter — it's under $15 for a limited time
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro isn't just about looks or speed; it's built for the way we live and work today. And if you've been putting off upgrading, now's the time: you… READ THE REST
