This morning, comic book artist, editor, and publisher Stan Lee passed away, signalling the end of both an icon and an era in the comic book universe.… Read more “The End of an Era with Stan Lee”
Brand Adverts in K-Dramas
Brand advertisements in Korean dramas (known as K-Dramas) are rather interesting. Their always in the form of rather obvious product placement, contrasting from other types of shows… Read more “Brand Adverts in K-Dramas”
Social Media as an Art Form
For some reason, there seems to be a separation between social media and art. Perhaps it’s the connotation that art is in some sense fine, something of… Read more “Social Media as an Art Form”
Good Shows Don’t Always Need Multiple Seasons
Everyone would love to see their new favorite shows have multiple seasons. It’s a natural desire: when people become attached to a show and its characters, they… Read more “Good Shows Don’t Always Need Multiple Seasons”
Some Horror Favorites
I’m not going to lie when I say that for the most part, my favorite horror movies are almost all classics. I definitely prefer the classic thriller… Read more “Some Horror Favorites”
The Impact of Slasher Films
When horror films are analyzed for their greatness, the genre of slasher films is never included in the mix. We always turn to the more complex artistic… Read more “The Impact of Slasher Films”
My Takeaway from the Jake Paul Series
If you’ve been involved in the Youtube world, then you would know that a few days ago, Shane Dawson wrapped up his eight-part series on Jake Paul.… Read more “My Takeaway from the Jake Paul Series”
Things to Note From Rockstar’s Work Conditions
I would have written earlier about this, but was away from my computer and couldn’t get to it. But about a week ago, it was discovered that… Read more “Things to Note From Rockstar’s Work Conditions”
The Haunting of Hill House-Paranormal or Just Metaphor?
Beware: Spoilers Recently, Netflix released a 10-episode series known as The Haunting of Hill House, inspired by the original novel by Shirley Jackson. The show doesn’t center around… Read more “The Haunting of Hill House-Paranormal or Just Metaphor?”
How Science Fiction Works Better in TV
I began watching Westworld recently to celebrate turning in my essay, and quickly got invested in it. The world, character arcs, and dynamism of the hosts intrigues me, especially… Read more “How Science Fiction Works Better in TV”
Aladdin, the One Live Action Remake I’m Excited For
A few days ago, Disney released the teaser trailer for the live-action remake of 2019’s Aladdin. Although the teaser trailer mostly displayed the grandeur of their CGI backgrounds,… Read more “Aladdin, the One Live Action Remake I’m Excited For”
The Problem of Shane Dawson’s “The Mind of Jake Paul”
The Internet roared when Shane Dawson announced that he would make an eight-part documentary series on the controversial Youtube star Jake Paul. Dawson had been known for… Read more “The Problem of Shane Dawson’s “The Mind of Jake Paul””
Returning to the World I Knew Before
I don’t know if I’ve indicated before, but I have a long history of being a huge nerd. Or rather, a geek (yes, there is a difference).… Read more “Returning to the World I Knew Before”
You Can’t Rely on Old Media for Depictions of the West
Recently, Rockstar has announced that Red Dead Redemption 2, the sequel to its instant classic of Red Dead Redemption, will add black cowboys, portraying a more realistic perspective of… Read more “You Can’t Rely on Old Media for Depictions of the West”
Most Horror Movies Suck
Most horror movies suck. This isn’t a result of a new phenomenon, where an over-reliance on jump scares and cheap tricks has lowered the quality of horror… Read more “Most Horror Movies Suck”
