I grew up in a world where pink was very much a girl colour. It appeared almost as though a warning to boys, the way cautionary signage indicates a hazard of fire, electrical shock, or poison. If something was pink, that meant that it was for girls and boys should stay away. Nothing about it… Continue reading PINK (Simple Admiration for a Complex Colour)
Category: Critical Thought
High Art and Low Art
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 superhero films. The whole superhero thing fascinates me from an artistic perspective because it touches on so many facets. There is the mythos itself, which… Continue reading High Art and Low Art
The All-Encompassing Worldview
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, I want to write about my worldview, and I cannot relegate that to one of these areas. From a mental health perspective, my anxiety and… Continue reading The All-Encompassing Worldview
Rowling and the Goblins
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. I say minefield of course because the topic is fraught with heated topics: anti-Semitism, political correctness, J.K. Rowling herself. Some background: I did not read… Continue reading Rowling and the Goblins
Do They Know It’s Christmas? [The Rules for a Christmas Movie]
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 goodies have begun to appear at the grocery store and home improvement stores. The music will hit the radio soon. In the words of Lewis… Continue reading Do They Know It’s Christmas? [The Rules for a Christmas Movie]
Little Women (2019) “Oscar Moments”
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 a particular film - every nuance of every scene, many of which simply move along the plot. Some moments in film hit like a ton… Continue reading Little Women (2019) “Oscar Moments”
Questions About Religion
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 am an atheist - I am certainly not enough of a theologian to qualify things further than to explain that I do not believe in… Continue reading Questions About Religion
Broad Street Bullies
(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 peaceful scrape as it slides across the surface. Cool air blows across my face like I'm driving with the top down and I can smell… Continue reading Broad Street Bullies
On Little Women: Jo the Ladybird
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 times in other recent posts, I realised that me complicated feelings towards Laurie and Amy would make for an interesting examination. As much as I… Continue reading On Little Women: Jo the Ladybird
Just for Fun – Top 25 Avengers: Endgame Spoilers
<<<<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 this list will utterly destroy your experience. People who have seen the film are nerding out and love discussing it, and this list is for… Continue reading Just for Fun – Top 25 Avengers: Endgame Spoilers
Celtic Riverside 