The Karate Kid and Masculinity
Let’s talk about The Karate Kid – the original 1984 film that sparked a beloved franchise – and what it…
Reviews
The Muddled Story of Damsel
You know, I really expected Damsel to be all bad. I don’t think its trailer did it many favors, and…
Analyzing Gone Girl’s Amy Dunne
I recently watched Gone Girl for the first time. (Yes, I know it’s 2023, and I’m behind.) Now, there are…
A Close Reading of Night in the Wood’s Possum Springs
Throughout the indie game Night in the Woods, there’s an undercurrent about small-town life and politics that becomes a full-on…
Finding Meaning in Look Both Ways
Sometimes a piece of media comes into your life at the right time. For whatever reason, you’re in the right…
Video Games I Keep Coming Back To
Part of the reason I recently decided to learn more about making video games is that video games are like…