Infographic: The Bloody Truth About Cinematic Bullet Wounds

By Michael Burgin and Anna Westbury at 10:49 AM on June 7, 2012

Here’s a guide to what a bullet really means when it slams into/grazes a hero/villain or sidekick/henchman on the silver screen.  read more

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Infographic: Signature Specs

By Patty Miranda and Laura Medina at 3:02 PM on June 6, 2012

Musicians have found endless ways to differentiate themselves from the pack, ranging from outfits, singing style and stage props. Perhaps one of the most distinctive features is eyewear. See if you can recognize who made each of these unique spectacles famous.  read more

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Infographic: Beach Boys Vocab

By Megan Farokhmanesh and Laura Medina at 2:29 PM on June 4, 2012

Tomorrow the Beach Boys release That's Why God Made the Radio, their 29th studio album. We collected all their songs from all their albums in the '60s and tallied the most-used words.  read more

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Infographic: Literal Band Logos (June Releases)

By Laura Medina at 2:10 PM on June 1, 2012

It's the start of June, and to celebrate this month's releases, we're back with another round of Literal Band Logos. Take your best guesses, and check on the next page for answers.   read more

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Infographic: The Anatomy of Dysfunctional Love Interests in HBO's Girls

By Patty Miranda and Laura Medina at 3:58 PM on May 29, 2012

HBO's Girls is, among other things, an exercise in psychology. Here's a breakdown of exactly why the girls are drawn or repelled from the various men in their lives.  read more

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Infographic: Community Without Dan Harmon is Like...

By Patty Miranda and Anna Westbury at 2:40 PM on May 25, 2012

Here are some other distinctive television shows that would suffer greatly—or die altogether—without their creative visionary on board.  read more

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Infographic: How To Make a Superhero Blockbuster

By Megan Farokhmanesh and Laura Medina at 1:09 PM on May 24, 2012

We break down which superhero movies have grossed the highest opening weekend and take a stab at exactly what got them there. The numbers don’t lie.   read more

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Infographic: A Field Guide to Wes Anderson Actors

By Ryan Bort and Anna Westbury at 10:37 AM on May 23, 2012

Over the years, Anderson's core ensemble has become just as integral to his voice as an auteur as slow-motion shots and Kinks songs, and we've decided to put together a field guide to his favorite actors, from Bill Murray to Owen Wilson to ... Kumar Pallana.  read more

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Infographic: The Lifespan of The Office

By Anna Westbury at 6:04 PM on May 17, 2012

Last week, NBC announced that _The Office_ will be renewed for its 9th season. But even with the Will Ferrel special appearance, the sting of Steve Carell's departure was felt in the ratings.  read more

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Infographic: From the Mind of Maurice Sendak

By Laura Medina and Anna Westbury at 12:15 PM on May 11, 2012

Only a few days have passed since the death of beloved children's book illustrator and author Maurice Sendak. We're paying tribute with a breakdown of the characters in his books (from man-eating monsters to thrill-seeking terriers!).  read more

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