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Negative XP: Why “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” Destroyed the Indie Rom-Com

The Allure and the Illusion The shimmering, neon-drenched landscape of “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” still flickers in the collective memory, a vibrant tapestry woven from video game aesthetics, indie rock anthems, and the trials and tribulations of young love. It was, and remains, visually stunning. The stylistic choices, from the comic book-style fight sequences … Read more

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