The World Series. The Super Bowl. Miss Universe. Three events that claim to be something they’re not. The World Series doesn’t represent the world. It should be call the U.S. … Read More
Garon’s Favorite Books of 2015!
When I sat down to make a list of books I’ve loved in 2015, I realized that most of them were not released this year. The thing is, that even … Read More
Is a Young Han Solo Movie Really a Bad Idea?
Recently read a blog post saying that a movie about young Han Solo would be a bad idea. But is that true? First, let’s see what Disney has to say … Read More
Film Review: HATE CRIMES IN THE HEARTLAND
It’s become far too common for Americans—specifically, white Americans—to declare that the country exists in a “post-racial world”. For every story about a person of color suffering a grave injustice, … Read More
The Force Awakens: Better than The Phantom Menace, and, yes, A New Hope
At this point, if you haven’t seen Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, I don’t know what to tell you. You don’t care about Star Wars. Or you were … Read More
Film Review: CHERRY TREE
Ryan Murphy (Glee, Nip/Tuck, Eat Pray Love, et al.)—purveyor of cotton candy tinged television shows that dive headlong into the zeitgeist of current popular culture—reached the apex of his Ryan … Read More
Film Review: FELT
Sexual abuse isn’t a topic easily broached. It’s often relegated to cheap plot points or unearned attempts at character development. Rare is the film that honestly explores the effects of … Read More