Villains Month: Megatron(s)
In some famous franchises, characters recur across timelines. Sometimes this is intentional, like with Black Adder and Baldric, and others it’s driven by popularity, such […]
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Villains Month: Demona
One of the problems that often seems to creep up with female villains is that so often their creators attempt to “redeem” them. I’m not […]
Villains Month: Griffith
There is no hatred stronger than that which starts as love, and no enemy more detestable than one who was once a friend. It’s easy […]
Villains Month: Maleficent
Disney movies are often known for their iconic villains, but even among that impressive rogues gallery, Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty takes the cake. Or, perhaps […]
Villains Month: Skullmaster
For the month of October, I will be highlighting a different villain every day and giving some character analysis on them. I want to avoid […]
Dark Shadows, Episode 37
“37.” Dark Shadows. ABC. 16 August 1966. Roger calls Sam, demanding to know if Sam has agreed to cancel Devlin’s portrait. He hasn’t and Roger […]
Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Watching Community
1. Everyone is worthy of dignity and respect, no matter how self-centered, self-righteous, insane, dim-witted, unintentionally racist, or borderline evil they might be. 2. Understanding […]
Psychonauts Will Blow Your Mind!
The inside of the human mind is rife for potential in fiction. Filled with complex symbolism, character motivation and history, and the ability to defy […]
Contrary to Popular Opinion: Batman Has Superpowers
It’s time for a new Batman movie, one that will probably shatter all sorts of box office records, so I figure it’s also time to […]
Geek Theories: The Metalocalypse Prophecy
So, anyone who knows me knows I have a perhaps unholy love for the animated series Metalocalypse. While the show boasts great humor, awesome music, […]