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Apr 29, 2013

Points of Reference

The Secret Ingredients of 'Bob's Burgers'

The creator of the Fox animated series tells us how Disney, Monty Python, and Gordon Ramsay helped shape his hit show.

By Seth Sommerfeld

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Mar 25, 2013

Points of Reference

How Picasso, IBM, and Jazz Shape Demetri Martin's Comedy

Yes, Picasso informed his doodles.

By Seth Sommerfeld

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Jan 22, 2013

Points of Reference

Nerd Alert: The Making of 'Lizard Boy'

How Justin Huertas's new play combines his love of comics, the cello, and musicals.

By Seth Sommerfeld

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Nov 14, 2012

Points of Reference

How Louis C.K. Shaped Ben Gibbard's 'Former Lives'

The Death Cab for Cutie frontman tells us how John Lennon and the perfection of 'Louie' informed his new solo record.

By Seth Sommerfeld

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Sep 13, 2012

Points of Reference

Trieu Tran's True Story: From Saigon to The Newsroom

We chat with the actor-playwright about the influences on his new solo show Uncle Ho to Uncle Sam.

By Seth Sommerfeld

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Aug 2, 2012

Power of Pop Culture

Points of Reference: Sharon Van Etten’s 'Tramp'

The melancholy singer-songwriter shares the pop culture that shaped her latest album. (Two words: Iggy Pop.)

By Seth Sommerfeld

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Jun 20, 2012

Power of Pop Culture

Points of Reference: Jonathan Coulton’s Artifical Heart

Those not entrenched in geek culture probably haven’t heard of Jonathan Coulton (though his bearded mug did grace the cover of the arts section of yesterday’s The New York Times). The New York...

By Seth Sommerfeld

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