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Rustin Thompson
Rustin Thompson is a filmmaker, film critic and indie radio deejay. He enjoys strong coffee, red wine, IPAs and his wife and grown children. He is comfortable with the fact he will never be rich, but
Latest work
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Politics
'The Internet's Own Boy', the sad, searing tale of Aaron Swartz
The young, gifted hacktivist mined secret data for the public good - until he was driven to suicide.
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Culture
Viral Video: The World Cup according to John Oliver
The comic and HBO host reveals the dark side of our beloved games.
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'Manakamana': Who knew watching cable car riders could be so cool?
The same trip, up the same mountaintop - 11 times. No music. No narration. It's exhilarating.