Change is (NOT) bad-A Rebuke of Superhero Media

Lately-as in the last decade or so- I’ve been noticing a problematic trend in every superhero movie (and a few TV shows). This trend that seems to be supported by the studios and the government is a reductive and socially damaging idea designed to make us complacent and helpless to save ourselves from the tenorContinue reading “Change is (NOT) bad-A Rebuke of Superhero Media”

Dear Hollywood: PAY YOUR WORKERS, DAMMIT!!

Dear Hollywood executives, You seem to be confused about who makes you your billions every year. That is why I am writing this-to… clear up a few things. First of all, workers deserve to be paid enough to live on. Fast good employees or actors, doesn’t matter. They work for their livings, they deserve toContinue reading “Dear Hollywood: PAY YOUR WORKERS, DAMMIT!!”

The Magic of the Word “Fuck”

What’s your favorite word? Fuck is an amazing word. I’m not saying it for shock value, either. I’m totally serious-fuck is a versatile word! It can be used to describe pleasure (“Fuck me, this pie is delicious!!”) pain (“FUCK!! I stepped on a LEGO”) disgust (“oh my fucking lord, what are you doing with Grandma?!”)Continue reading “The Magic of the Word “Fuck””

For my best friend’s cousin on his funeral day

Some find meaning in the deepest pits Some find God and religion Some find peace or absolution But all you had was a gun. Many have hopes for the future A dream to be realized A goal to reach They find ways to deal with failure You could only find a gun. I’m assuming, ofContinue reading “For my best friend’s cousin on his funeral day”

Why are writers so obsessed with dystopia?!

I cannot for the life of me understand why apocalyptic media is so entrenched in our movies and tv shows. The whole idea of “the world has fallen and now humanity relies on seven people in a bunker who have to fight each other for cans of beans and a biscuit” is not only stupidContinue reading “Why are writers so obsessed with dystopia?!”

On Aliens…

As you all may know, aliens apparently exist! They’re a picky bunch of tourists, though-they only visit America for some reason! The military is up in arms about it. They don’t like it when you come in peace. They’d rather the visitors come out their ships snarling and growling curses and insults like white peopleContinue reading “On Aliens…”