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Category: Deep Dives

“End of Evangelion” and the tempting nature of oblivion

TW: Suicide, Self-harm, Pain, Depression, Mental Health, Death   “End of Evangelion” is a perplexing movie to say the least. Not that the original classic anime “Neon Genesis Evangelion” series……

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Published December 31, 2020
Categorized as Deep Dives

Why I don’t give a fuck about canon

Recently, after randomly coming across some dope pictures of Transformer toys on Instagram that gave me a strong case of nostalgia, I was inspired to revisit an old childhood favorite……

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Published November 19, 2020
Categorized as Deep Dives

“The Other Guys” wants cops to go after the real criminals

Before director/writer Adam McKay pivoted into populist screed’s against capitalism and political corruption in films like “Vice” and “The Big Short” he was largely known as one of the many……

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Published November 11, 2020
Categorized as Deep Dives

“Who are you?” The scene that defines Chadwick Boseman’s legacy

Yesterday, the world lost a bright and promising, burgeoning talent in Chadwick Boseman. I had wondered privately for a while if something was wrong with him, as others had as……

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Published August 29, 2020
Categorized as Culture, Deep Dives

“The Matrix Reloaded” deserves a re-watch in 2020

Here’s a burning hot take for, y’all; “The Matrix Reloaded” is not bad actually! In fact, it’s more than not bad, it’s actually pretty good and perhaps a bit misunderstood……

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Published August 18, 2020
Categorized as Deep Dives

“Rogue One” finds victory in hopeless rebellion

2020 has been…relentless to say the least. You might not remember it at this point, given the how turbulent this latest period has been, but this year started with Australia……

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Published July 2, 2020
Categorized as Culture, Deep Dives

Civilization is coming: “Black Sails” and when rage is justified

(SPOILERS ahead! You’ve been warned…) There’s a moment late in the first episode of the highly underappreciated series “Black Sails” that hints not only at the troubled past of its……

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Published June 20, 2020
Categorized as Deep Dives

“Do the Right Thing” and “the language of the unheard”

Two things tend to happen following the death of unarmed African American at the hands of law enforcement in this country. The first are protests that often lead to heightened……

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Published June 7, 2020
Categorized as Culture, Deep Dives

What “The Dark Knight” says about our bad politics

Waaay back in the summer of 2008, me and my dad drove up to Northern California to attend San Jose State University’s freshman orientation. It was a long drawn out……

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Published May 2, 2020
Categorized as Deep Dives

Dr. Strangelove reminds us all how (hilariously) powerless we are…

The world may or may not be ending these days but it’s giving us a good glimpse as to how our leaders would react if it was and the picture……

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Published April 14, 2020
Categorized as Deep Dives

“Goon” is a Perfect Smart “Dumb” Comedy

It’s last moments in a fight for the ages. Our protagonist is quite literally on his last legs as his rival readies another flurry of punches. Their faces bloodied as……

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Published October 2, 2019
Categorized as Deep Dives

Gamera’s Heisei Trilogy is Peak Kaiju Film-Making

I wouldn’t blame you if a film series about a giant flying turtle who’s primary tag line in the 60s/70s was “Friend to all Children” was just a little too……

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Published September 21, 2019
Categorized as Culture, Deep Dives

Remembering My Hero, Robin Williams, Five Years Later

Not terribly long ago I used to deride others for feeling sad in the wake of a famous celebrity’s death. My argument would go something like in the grand scheme……

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Published August 11, 2019
Categorized as Culture, Deep Dives

Not Dead Yet: How “Megalo Box” Teaches Us To Fight For Our Tomorrow

At the end of each episode of the anime series “Megalo Box” there is a simple line in white pitched up against a cold black screen. “…Not dead yet.” Early……

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Published August 7, 2019
Categorized as Culture, Deep Dives

“They Called Us Enemy”: George Takei Recalls Interment and Its Cautionary History

Written by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott Illustrated by Harmony Becker This past weekend I got to make my annual pilgrimage to the nerd Mecca capital of the world;……

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Published July 27, 2019
Categorized as Culture, Deep Dives, Reviews

“Stranger Things 3″: The Pain and Love of Nostalgia

(Warning: SPOILERS ahead for “Stranger Things 3″) “Stranger Things” most obvious core appeal has always been its campy 80’s throwback. From the bright neon clothes, its brilliant synthesizer-based soundtrack, use……

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Published July 9, 2019
Categorized as Deep Dives

How The MCU’s Captain America Keeps My Patriotism Alive

Growing up I’ve never considered myself overly patriotic.  It wasn’t something hammered into my skull when I was kid, like giving extreme reverence to the flag or singing every time……

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Published July 4, 2019
Categorized as Deep Dives

One Marvelous Scene: “No Tears For Me?”

For those who follow a lot of YouTube writing channels you might have noticed a series this week put out by its top influencers titled “One Marvelous Scene.” Much like……

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Published April 26, 2019
Categorized as Deep Dives

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