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Regina Lizik

Regina Lizik writes about the intersection of pop culture, religion and mythology. You can find her talking about tech at The Unofficial Apple Weblog.

WHO RUN THE WORLD?

‘Arrow’ Busts the Geek-Ditz Complex

<p>A computer genius never without pink lipstick and heels, <i>Arrow</i>’s Felicity Smoak is a fully-fleshed out female character amidst a sea of superhero bulge.&nbsp;<br> </p>

Regina Lizik

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DEVOUT POLITICIAN

The Politics of Atheism on The Good Wife

<p>All religions condemn lying, but <i>The Good Wife</i>’s Alicia Florrick likely will not be elected as state’s attorney if she runs as an atheist.</p>

Regina Lizik

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MONOMYTH

The Walking Dead’s Luke Skywalker

<p>In a world where the dead feed upon the living, many have been shaken out of their faith. They need something to believe in. <i>The Walking Dead</i>’s Rick Grimes is that something.</p>

Regina Lizik

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