spoilers ahead There’s a show about magic, foreign lands, and politics, that has repeatedly killed main characters, and it isn’t Game of Thrones. It’s The Magicians, a show that was billed as an edgy Harry Potter, but really has been more of a meta-commentary on “chosen one” fantasy writ larger.…
With the last post I talked about a cartoon that perfectly encapsulates the fall season. But that’s not completely true. It captures a particular part of the season, the part that’s misty and aesthetically pleasing, autumnal and creepy and a bit romantic. But there’s something else that comes along around…
There are currently some high-profile types on social media who are scoffing at clinical depression. They use their platforms to tell their millions of followers that, “Everyone gets sad but the idea that you need drugs to be treated (usually in air quotes) for depression is nonsense.” Then depending on…
Avatar: The Last Airbender ended just about a year ago. The 3rd part to the series finale ran on July 19th, 2008. There have been numerous pieces about the show and why it’s so amazing. It stands out for having one of the most satisfying finales of any show. And…
Since his death last Friday, I have seen so many reactions to the loss of Anthony Bourdain. People and magazines have covered it from his impact on sharing food to his impact on sharing cultures. People have brought up his accomplishments, like an award from the Muslim Public Affairs Council to…
This post will be constructed in reverse order (footnote, conclusion, body) due to the importance of each section. Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 ETA: Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741 Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860 The Trevor Project (LBGTQ+ youth): 1-866-488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 To report a hate crime: 1-800-VICTIMS Naseeha…
I’m not in the habit of rewatching TV shows all too often. Every now and then there’s a project, like when my wife hadn’t seen Buffy so we did that and Angel in intermingling order, but there are few shows I’ve just put on from start to finish again and…
