Hello M’Lady
How Inside Amy Schumer and Comedy Central have taught me that I’m a terrible person.
Thoughtcrimes for $1000
What is, “A bullshit false equivalence that reduces the push for genuine equality to nothing more than wishy-washy moral relativism,” Alex?
How I Spent My Decade
Internet, did I ever tell you about the time I spent the better part of a decade watching a contrived, sentimental, raunchy, silly, and formulaic sitcom, and bawling my eyes out over it?
The Party of the First Part
The tragic hilarity that results when people take the term “social contract” too literally
The Curious Case of Tow Mater
Pixar sequels and another installment of “How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the Multinational Entertainment Conglomerate”
If I Can’t Show It, You Can’t See Me
Somebody who doesn’t know much about music tries to explain why he loves St. Vincent
Is the Mailman Watching Me?
My take on Walt Disney World’s “magic bands,” which will probably be misinterpreted as a defense of the NSA.
The Dude Abides
Or, “Blood Simple Gifts.” Towards a Grand Unified Theory of movies that mock the idea of a grand unified theory. (Spoilers for just about every Coen Brothers movie)
It Looks Like You’re Having a Break-Up
Would you like help? Unorganized thoughts on Her.
Warning: Labels
Why Gone Home isn’t technically a game, why that’s not a bad thing, and why the distinction still matters
Llewyn Davis Adjacent
Inside Llewyn Davis and why it’s almost always a bad idea to write about movies. Copious unmarked spoilers.
Look Into Your Heart
Animal Crossing: New Leaf brought out the darkest parts of my personality. It’s still better than free-to-play.