A closer look at the smaller films everyone should be excited for during this Oscar season.
Arts, Column
The Inescapable Nature of Artistic Criticism
In a world overflowing with art and entertainment, it seems there will never be a shortage of people with opinions.
Movies, Column, Arts
Adding New Dimensions to Film
Adding new dimensions to old media can certainly can offer a more immersive experience, but it can irreparably change that experience forever.
Arts, Television, Column
‘Game of Thrones’ Accelerates In Action, Not Quality
The latest season of ‘Game of Thrones’ raises concerning questions about the quality of future episodes in the wake of a departure from the books.
Arts, Television, Column
Too Much Television Is Bad for You
In the golden age of television, we find ourselves surrounded by an increasing number of great television shows, but it gets hard to choose.
Arts, Movies, Column
The Mind-Boggling Ways of Meta-Art
Self-referential meta-art breaks the viewer’s immersion in a story, but gives them a new level of access to their beloved characters.
Arts, Movies, Column
The Appeal of the Action Genre
Even with absurd spectacle, the action genre features characters that get things done, which makes up for an oftentimes hollow plot.
Column, Arts, Music
Mysteries in Media Vol. 3: An “Evil Woman” in the “House of the Rising Sun”
This week’s Mysteries in Media examines the nature of evil and addiction in two songs.
Movies, Column, Arts
Nicknames: What’s In a Name?
Nicknames have stories tied to them that tell us so much about a person. In some ways, they are more representative of us than a given name possibly could.
Arts, Music, Movies, Column
Mysteries in Media Vol 2: Lobsters and Coconuts
This week’s Mysteries in Media focuses on the ending of ‘The Lobster’ and the meaning of ‘Coconut.’
