July 29th, 2024
Blog
I don’t know how to feel about Marvel Studios these days. It’s not due to superhero fatigue, a concept that’s been proven wrong for years. I’m more than okay with the snide nihilism of The Boys, the gleeful anarchy of Harley Quinn, the meatheaded sincerity of Peacemaker, and more. When online commenters bash “capeshit,” I […]
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October 20th, 2019
Movies
If you went back in time and told the younger version of myself that a) there would be a gigantically popular TV series about the zombie apocalypse and b) that I would have tapped out on it after the third season, Younger Me would have immediately called 911 and had you arrested with extreme prejudice. […]
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May 20th, 2018
Movies
To enjoy the character of Deadpool, you have to be able to get into his very particular rhythm. If not? Well, I’ll explain with a (thankfully) brief anecdote. My wife is an introvert. Sure, she can smile, make small talk, and have a genuine and warm conversation. She excels in pretending she likes the majority […]
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March 26th, 2017
Blog
Right, guys, time for another thought experiment! Imagine you’re a scientist. You’re part of a team on an alien planet or a space station, and you have come into contact with a non-terrestrial-based lifeform; i.e. an alien. You are within close physical proximity of the creature. You have no idea about its biology, capabilities, or motivations. […]
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February 14th, 2016
Blog
Let’s say there’s this punk rock band. They’re not what you would call musically accomplished. Matter of fact, we have to wonder if they can even read music. All of their songs are short, probably two minutes or less. They don’t seem like much, truth be told. But we decide to check out their set, […]
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