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O.J. Simpson and Donald Trump; or, How We Never Learned Our Lesson
When it comes to the convergence of popular culture and politics, there is no need to look further than the…
Yakuza 0 Is an Unrivaled Lesson in Character Development and Storytelling
When you think about videogames, most of the time character development and storytelling aren’t he first things that come to…
Back on the Writing
Perhaps the most difficult part of fatherhood for me has been the time suck that it has been. Sure, it’s…
On Peaceful Protest, Violence as a Tool and Memes
A projected 3 – 4 million people participated in peaceful protests across the United States, largely comprising and organized by…
Fuck Scallops; or, Monsters of Rage and The Death Throes of a Lifetime of Inadequacy
There I sat, all alone in the dark kitchen, at that black-stained round table, sitting in my usual chair facing…
A Playlist For the Apocalypse
So here we are, no longer at the precipice of something awful, but fully immersed in it. No, the world…
Seasons Change; or, Neoliberalism, White Nationalism and the Brooding Hero Doldrums
Tracking change in one’s self can be a bit of a stumbling block at times. How can I know when…
The Low Stakes and Lack of Emotional Connection of Westworld
On this here blog I posted reviews of Westworld episode one and two, with the intent of continuing forward and…