Hi, there, guys. Remember me? I wouldn’t be surprised if you didn’t, to be completely honest. It’s been quite a while since I’ve done this, you know? I just looked at the blog’s archives for the past year, and I see that since August I’ve only blogged a dozen times. That’s just unacceptable. I used… Continue reading Long Time, No See
Category: General Pop Culture
In Defense of Pop Culture
My wife and I recently gave a presentation at that served as an introduction to pop culture studies for students who may have never thought critically about the field. As we brainstormed ideas, gathered sources, and picked TV clips that illustrate the best parts of our chosen field, we realized that our presentation had to… Continue reading In Defense of Pop Culture
Religion in Science Fiction
Very often science-fiction writers treat the ideas of religion and spirituality as being quaint at best and harmful at worst. Characters who believe in a higher power are often ridiculed for their faith, for not supplicating themselves before science as being the be-all/end-all. There are exceptions to this tendency; however, positive religious SF stories are… Continue reading Religion in Science Fiction
Christopher Nolan’s “Inception”: This Decade’s Existential Benchmark
The moment Inception starts, the viewer has to think about what he or she is watching, to experience the plot in a way few movies ask us to. That engagement does not stop during the film, nor does it necessarily cease when the credits roll. For the first time in years, Inception presents theater-goers with… Continue reading Christopher Nolan’s “Inception”: This Decade’s Existential Benchmark
A New Guest Blog and Other Awesome Posts
In case you missed it yesterday, I thought I would direct you all to the guest post I wrote for Bio Break. It is about setting small goals for yourself as a player in order to prevent MMO burnout. While you’re there, don’t forget to check out the rest of Bio Break’s guest blogs so… Continue reading A New Guest Blog and Other Awesome Posts