Critical Thought… High Art and Low Art 27 May 2022 Without a doubt, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has become one of, if not the preeminent sources of entertainment in the world today and sparked debate about the artistry of…
Critical Thought… The All-Encompassing Worldview 7 Jan 2022 For those familiar with my blog, today's post is unique. Sometimes I write about mental health issues, sometimes I write about social issues, and sometimes I write about writing. Today,…
Critical Thought Rowling and the Goblins 5 Jan 2022 Another day, another social minefield. A current focus on social media is Jon Stewart's claim/accusation/observation that J.K. Rowling is anti-Semitic for her depiction of goblins in the Harry Potter series.…
Critical Thought Do They Know It’s Christmas? [The Rules for a Christmas Movie] 21 Oct 2020 Next Saturday is Halloween, and if I have learned anything these last few years it's that this means Christmas begins on Sunday. Some window displays already feature decorations, and holiday-themed…
Critical Thought Little Women (2019) “Oscar Moments” 25 Jan 2020 I learned something about film in the early days of my cinephile life. When considering the skill of an actor, I tend to regard the whole of their work in…
Critical Thought… Questions About Religion 24 Jan 2020 Some close friends and family of mine are people of faith. As an agnostic*, I admire that quality about them. The asterisk on agnostic is because, according to some, I…
Critical Thought Broad Street Bullies 23 Jan 2020 (This is a companion piece to Violence in Sports (Well, Ice Hockey).) I step onto the ice and hear the metal clack of my skate blade on the ice, the…
#HeForShe… On Little Women: Jo the Ladybird 13 Jan 202023 Aug 2021 This post might have gone any one of several different ways. Originally I felt compelled to write something about "Little Women" in general. After mentioning the story and characters several…
Critical Thought Just for Fun – Top 25 Avengers: Endgame Spoilers 3 May 2019 <<<<Avengers: Endgame spoilers ahead>>>> This is literally a personal ranking of the top 25 impactful moments from Avengers: Endgame. If you have not seen the film, stop reading now because…
Critical Thought… Who Prays for Satan? 28 Mar 201922 Dec 2019 I tried desperately to find a short comic I had seen recently in which a group of characters ignore one. They did not appear particularly mean, but they omitted one…
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