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Tag: Fandom

Confessions of a Middle-Aged Fanboy

Film
By Lou Pepe | July 8, 2020
By Lou Pepe | July 8, 2020

Confessions of a Middle-Aged Fanboy

Filmmaker Lou Pepe on falling in love with the teen drama SKAM Italia, and the other rare shows or movies that have inspired such ardor in him.

How To Dress Well on Mark Fisher’s Theory of Capitalist Realism

Music
By Tom Krell | November 20, 2018
By Tom Krell | November 20, 2018

How To Dress Well on Mark Fisher’s Theory of Capitalist Realism

"I’ve just come from doing some press. Or, I should say, I’ve just come from doing some unpaid labor for a massive corporation."

On Autographing, or Why I’m So Sorry but Please No I’d Very Much Rather Not Sign Your Record Sorry Please

Music
By Phil Elverum | March 2, 2018
By Phil Elverum | March 2, 2018

On Autographing, or Why I’m So Sorry but Please No I’d Very Much Rather Not Sign Your Record Sorry Please

The man behind Mount Eerie on the imbalance of power between artist and fans.

My Magical Introduction to the World of “Bronies”

Film
By Jayson Thiessen | November 17, 2017
By Jayson Thiessen | November 17, 2017

My Magical Introduction to the World of “Bronies”

The longtime director of the My Little Pony TV shows and movies writes of his first time at a fan convention celebrating the franchise.

How the Punch Brothers Heralded the Unexpected Return of My Inner Eleven-Year-Old Van Halen Geek

Music
By Timo Ellis | August 22, 2016
By Timo Ellis | August 22, 2016

How the Punch Brothers Heralded the Unexpected Return of My Inner Eleven-Year-Old Van Halen Geek

Timo Ellis (Netherlands, Miho Hatori) wants Chris Thile to smoke PCP.

On How Fandom Can Be a Lonely Business

Music
By Dale W. Eisinger | April 29, 2016
By Dale W. Eisinger | April 29, 2016

On How Fandom Can Be a Lonely Business

Dale Eisinger has spent more than eight years waiting for Fog’s For Good. Is he the only one?

Jeffrey Lewis Talks His 19 Years of Yo La Tengo Fandom

Music
By Jeffrey Lewis | October 17, 2015
By Jeffrey Lewis | October 17, 2015

Jeffrey Lewis Talks His 19 Years of Yo La Tengo Fandom

Our cartoonist recounts how his obsession with the band started — and the greatest advice he never gave.

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