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……
Category: 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……
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……
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……
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……
“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;……
“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……
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……
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……