“Modern” is an interesting word. It gets tossed around by cultural commentators, architectural critics, and suspicious traditionalists. Sometimes, it just means “nowadays.” For our purposes here, let’s define modern as “based in a world the reader recognizes as familiar.” So although “...
So what does it mean for sex to be quintessentially "Nolan" — especially since his films have often been criticized as sexless? Does it mean we can expect stylistic Nolan trademarks like intense crosscutting or mind-boggling visual set pieces? Are Oppenheimer viewers in for rotating hallwa...
1.Tony Stark:We're the Avengers.We can bust arms dealers all the livelong day,but that up there,that's...That' the endgame.How were you guys planning on beating that? 托尼·斯塔克:我们是复仇者联盟,我们可以天天抓军火商玩,但上面那个虫洞,那种敌人,你们怎么打败? Steve Rogers:Together. 斯蒂...
Protagonists are used everywhere, from literature to video games to cinema. They’re used as a sort of character conduit to connect the reader/viewer/player to the world of that particular medium. So: what does protagonist mean? We’re going to answer that question by looking at how these ...
The idea of ‘nature’ is at the very core of science, considered as its flagship and deepest link with human societies. However, while nature preservation has become a major social concern, the idea of nature remains elusive. We examine here the origins
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What does BFFR mean? The abbreviation bffr stands for “be fucking for real.” It is often used to accuse someone of lying or exaggerating or to react negatively to something. The abbreviation bffr is most often used in texting and on social media. It is often used to call out another...
How does Telegram work? Telegram’s core functionality is the same as most other messaging apps: You can message other Telegram users, create group conversations, call contacts, make video calls, and send files and stickers. However, there are a few specific features that make it work different...
The article discusses the final version of the Stark II rules released in August 2007 by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. According to the "American Medical News" in its Se...
Thanks for all the inspiration. Reply Sharon 12/28/20 I’d love my house to be a combination of modern farmhouse / coastal and organic modern! What a joy it would be x Reply Jo Volz 1/31/21 Where does Chinoiserie fit in? I stumbled on this happy, colorful style just this year ...