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Blade Runner: Love It or Hate It...
We continue with part 2 of my cyberpunk series, this time to chat about the massively influential Ridley Scott classic, Blade Runner.
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Die Hard: It IS a Christmas Movie!
'Tis the season... to defend Die Hard's place among the annals of Christmas classics!
Dec 23, 20251 min read


Fantastic 4: First Steps Review | How to Trip and Fall
A little late to the party, I sat down to watch this summer's Marvel outing, The Fantastic 4: First Steps. I was... not impressed.
Dec 10, 20251 min read


The Matrix: Digital Perfection
I'd like to dedicate a few videos to breaking down what makes my favorite cyberpunk movies so incredible. First up: The seminal classic from the Wachowskis -- The Matrix.
Nov 25, 20251 min read


The Mummy: Standing the Test of Time | A Retrospective
Let's dive into what makes one of my personal favorites - The Mummy (1999) - such a lasting, effective film.
Nov 11, 20251 min read


Frankenstein (2025) Review | Greater for the Sum of Its Parts
One of my favorite directors has a new film: Guillermo del Toro's turn at the gothic horror Frankenstein. How does he bring Mary Shelley's classic to life? Let's dive in!
Oct 28, 20251 min read


Tron: Ares Review | Overclocked and Underbaked
The long-awaited third Tron installment is here. Does it build on the foundation laid by Tron: Legacy, or fall flat? Let's discuss.
Oct 14, 20251 min read


NEW VIDEO: Bram Stoker's Dracula: Fangtastically Fun | A Retrospective
I'm back from my hiatus post-move, just in time to kick off the Halloween season. Let's jump in with my favorite seasonal guilty...
Sep 30, 20251 min read


NEW VIDEO: John Wick Chapter 4: One Left in the Chamber | A Retrospective
We arrive at last at the final installment of the John Wick series. Battered and bruised, how does the franchise cross the finish line?
Sep 3, 20251 min read


John Wick Chapter 2: More Style, Less Substance | A Retrospective
We return to the John Wick franchise for the second chapter -- a strong installment with some room for improvement. Let's chat!
Jul 22, 20251 min read


Superman Review | The Hero We Needed
Does James Gunn's first major installment to the rebooted DCU measure up, or is superhero fatigue here to stay? Let's discuss!
Jul 11, 20251 min read


In Defense of Attack of the Clones | A Star Wars Retrospective
My rewatch of Episode II was not quite the mid experience I was expecting. Yikes, guys. Just yikes. In Defense of Attack of the Clones |...
May 20, 20251 min read


Borderlands 3: A Brief Retrospective
It’s been 6 years since Borderlands 3 released, and 16 years since the venerable franchise launched – an instant hit that popularized...
May 13, 20256 min read


Not Quite a Lightning Strike | Thunderbolts* Review
Marvel's newest ensemble outing comes after a long line of misses, but I came away surprised. Let's discuss.
May 6, 20251 min read


Ash is Available Now!
Return to the world of Thatcher's Hollow in my new novel, Ash ! Bethesda aren't the only ones who know how to do a stealth release! Pick...
Apr 29, 20251 min read


Rogue One: In Defense of the Pre-Sequel
With the reputation of Star Wars lower than ever, let's look back on what is arguably the franchise's last good installment: Rogue One.
Feb 11, 20251 min read


Nobody Wants to Die: Tech-Noir Never Looked This Good
In a world (say that with the movie dude voice) where blockbuster games release monthly, costing hundreds of millions to make, and the...
Jan 28, 20254 min read


IP Strip Mining: Its Roots and Its Consequences
Hollywood's trend of draining every IP to the bottom is becoming a big problem. Let's discuss!
Jan 28, 20251 min read


Indiana Jones and the Legacy of Character
Let's have a chat about the lost art of nuanced character writing, through the lens of classic film hero Indiana Jones.
Jan 14, 20251 min read


New Year, Old Questions: My Writing
In the several years since I started this blog, and now a YouTube channel (go check it out if you haven't already!), I've been asked a...
Jan 2, 20255 min read
