The Astrology of LOST
Arwynne O'Neill Arwynne O'Neill

The Astrology of LOST

The classic TV series LOST premiered 20 years ago, in 2004. This week, we're doing a deep dive into the speculative astrology behind some of the most beloved (and in some cases, reviled) characters in television history.

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Zombies: American apocalypse
Arwynne O'Neill Arwynne O'Neill

Zombies: American apocalypse

I had a minor epiphany during a disaster movie marathon undertaken between seasons of “The Walking Dead.” I was watching “The Tower,” a big budget South Korean remake of the 1974 classic “Towering Inferno,” when I realized that, with few exceptions, disaster movies are about economic inequality.

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In which we dream of starting over
Arwynne O'Neill Arwynne O'Neill

In which we dream of starting over

I recently watched the first season of the 2014 mystery series Wayward Pines. The story is fast-paced and keeps the audience guessing with surprising twists, but around episode five I started to notice a common thread it shares with other current shows and films.

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