Disney’s removal of Gina Carano is too little, too late
When Gina Carano was removed from future Lucasfilm projects this week, fans saw it as evidence of Disney finally standing up against prejudice. As Disney’s track record shows, this long-overdue first...
View ArticlePokemon’s virtual Post Malone concert leaves fans wanting more
Post Malone’s Pokemon Day virtual concert, like many virtual concerts before, wasn’t as exciting as it could’ve been. That doesn’t mean virtual concerts can’t be great, but rather that creators aren’t...
View ArticleWhy ‘WandaVision’ deserves the first spot in Marvel’s Phase 4
There will likely never be a cinematic achievement of the same caliber as the Infinity Saga, and “WandaVision” is proof that it doesn’t have to be. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has returned...
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‘The Bachelor’ missed the mark big time this season
This season had a bullying problem. Now, “The Bachelor” seems to have slipped into an even worse problem: racism. It’s safe to say this season of “The Bachelor” has been painful to watch. And I’m...
View ArticleReview: ‘Solar Opposites’ is definitely worth the watch
“Solar Opposites” won’t have the cultural impact of “Rick and Morty,” nor are its best moments as iconic. However, being an underrated gem may be beneficial for the series. Hulu’s “Solar Opposites”...
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People should stop criticizing Lil Nas X
Lil Nas X made a fantastic song while also saying a message that a lot of queer people can relate to. Lil Nas X recently came out with a music video for his song “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” which...
View ArticleWhy ‘Tina’ is a lot more than just the story of a singer
I would absolutely recommend this documentary, though one should know going in that it has some heavy and potentially triggering content. Last night, I watched the new Tina Turner documentary, “Tina,”...
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Nintendo’s battle royale games have pros and cons
Games with arcade-style mechanics encourage players to endure as long as possible to reach high scores, so the objective of survival naturally fits. Battle royales have swept the games industry with...
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Disney’s ‘inspiring content’ can’t substitute real change
On March 8, Disney CEO Bob Chapek sparked controversy with a middling response to Florida’s Senate passing the Parental Rights in Education bill, which critics have fittingly dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay”...
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Review: ‘Kirby and the Forgotten Land’ is an all round good time
There are no bad Kirby games – only games ranging from good to excellent. “Kirby and the Forgotten Land,” the franchise’s first major 3D entry, is further proof that Kirby games never suck. Although...
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Review: ‘Jujutsu Kaisen 0’ falls victim to its own cursed energy
“Jujutsu Kaisen 0” is just as the title suggests – a zero. “Jujutsu Kaisen” took the anime world by storm after its release in October 2020. Ever since the first season ended, fans have been...
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Will Smith’s slap does not represent Christian values
On March 27, Will Smith went onstage at the 2022 Oscars and slapped Chris Rock, then yelled, “keep my wife’s name out your f***ing mouth.” This shocking act disgraced not just the Academy, but...
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We don’t want Sportsmates in ‘Nintendo Switch Sports.’ Wii want Miis
Even if you’ve never touched a Wii, you’ve probably seen Miis before. These avatars were all the rage in the 2000s – and contrary to what Nintendo seemingly believes, they still are. When “Nintendo...
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Barstool Sports must be held accountable for promoting toxicity
In 2010, Barstool Sports creator Dave Portnoy wrote, “I never condone rape, but if you are a size 6 and wearing skinny jeans you kind of deserve to be raped, right.” Twelve years later, Portnoy stands...
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Review: ‘Tokyo Vice’ nails the art of investigative slow-burn
With information, there is always a cost. The classic vice unit-style crime show has been on the backburner of American television for quite a while now, with 2008’s “The Wire” being the genre’s last...
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Society isn’t prepared for metaverses
With the unfathomable evolution of computers in a short period of time, some wonder: what will come next? Well, the metaverse is here and we aren’t ready for it. Metaverses are digital worlds which you...
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Review: Come back for a second serving of ‘Bugsnax’
With its console exclusivity lifted and ports released for all major platforms, there’s no excuse anymore. You’ve all been sleeping on “Bugsnax” since its release in 2020. “Bugsnax” is set in a world...
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Dating apps are the worst gacha games ever
“Dead dove, do not eat,” a fanfiction tag derived from “Arrested Development,” warns about unspeakable horrors before audiences look regardless. This summer, my “dead doves” were dating apps. I don’t...
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Are slightly polished game sequels worth $60?
Within one week, September’s two biggest games raised discussions about how much content is enough to merit the cost of $60 sequels and remasters. Do high-quality games always deserve high prices?...
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Review: ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ is an ironic abuser of imagery
Before reading this, be warned that you’ll see the word “ironic” a lot. Several aspects of this controversial movie made me audibly laugh in the theater and talk to myself out loud, half asleep on my...
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