There’s nothing like seeing family for the holidays that inspires you to write again. And no, fortunately most of my family are not narcissists (or narcs, as… Read more “Narcissists: Funny in Pop Culture, Awful in Real Life”
Tag: psychology
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”
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?”
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””
How I Can’t let some Books go
I read a lot of books. More so when I was younger, and had a lot more time to read around school, but that doesn’t stop me… Read more “How I Can’t let some Books go”
How Movies and Memes have made me Connect Art and Music
As I was walking through the National Museum of Art in Washington DC, I couldn’t help by hear constant genres of old music (Classical and Medieval), as… Read more “How Movies and Memes have made me Connect Art and Music”
Awful Teen Romance: How to they Maintain Popularity?
We’ve all at least heard of the genre, whether through the Twilight Saga or some other poorly written teen romance novel/movie. It is the soft-core version of the… Read more “Awful Teen Romance: How to they Maintain Popularity?”
Demi Lovato, and the Trials of Rehabilitation
On Tuesday night, singer and former Disney Star was found and admitted to the hospital on assumed drug overdose, after a night of partying with her friends.… Read more “Demi Lovato, and the Trials of Rehabilitation”
A Month After the Controversy: My Opinion on Pixar’s Bao
Once again coming after all the drama has settled, I have decided to put my two cents in on something. I saw Bao a month ago with my friend,… Read more “A Month After the Controversy: My Opinion on Pixar’s Bao”
YA Novels and the Curse of the “Unconventional” Protagonist
Note: when I say “unconventional”, I don’t mean diverse or unusual protagonists: I mean that they are slightly different variations of the same thing. The “unconventional” protagonist… Read more “YA Novels and the Curse of the “Unconventional” Protagonist”
The Negative Effects of the “Pure” Trend
I can say that the “pure” trend, a trend where people look for anything and everything to try and argue that some form of media is “problematic”… Read more “The Negative Effects of the “Pure” Trend”
How 13 Reasons Why and Twilight Aren’t so Different
The last thing I wanted to see when I went on Netflix a week ago was a trailer for 13 Reasons Why Season Two. Just by watching the first… Read more “How 13 Reasons Why and Twilight Aren’t so Different”
The “Sick Cute” of Harajuku
Harajuku is widely renowned for its pastels and vibrant appearance. Started in the town of Harajuku, Japan, the fashion subculture had grown constantly and evolved since the… Read more “The “Sick Cute” of Harajuku”
Crazy Kpop Fans vs. Koreaboos- the Important Difference
Since the release and popularity of “Gangnam Style” by PSY, Kpop, and Korean pop culture in general, has soared in popularity in Western pop culture. This continuing… Read more “Crazy Kpop Fans vs. Koreaboos- the Important Difference”
