The Imitation of Evangelion
NOTE: This essay is an abridged consolidation of three separate ones that I had previously written about the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion…
Speaking Of Siva: Touching The Feet Of God
NOTE: A version of this essay was originally published in 2015 on my old blog, and was one of the most popular pieces there. I have since…
I Remember 9/11, And All That Came Afterward…
NOTE: This essay was originally published in 2015 to mark the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. Some of my political views have…
Bill Cosby, Extraordinary Evidence, And The Art Versus The Artist
NOTE: This essay was originally published in 2014 amidst the renewed attention put to Bill Cosby’s sexual misconduct allegations. The…
A Defense and Critique of the Internet Archive
It’s a common truism to say that once something is on the Internet, it stays there forever. It is an idea that I worry has made many…
“Incel” Is An Ideology
“Incel” is an ideology.
The Artist Behind “Dinotopia”: Seven Questions for James Gurney
James Gurney’s Dinotopia is, by far, one of my favorite stories in the worlds of speculative fiction. It imagines a fictional island away…
Great Games: Super Smash Bros.
NOTE: When this piece was originally written, Super Smash Bros. Brawl was the latest entry. Though I haven’t played much of the new…
Done With Terrace House
WARNING: This essay discusses suicide, depression, and self-harm. If you aren’t comfortable with those topics, you don’t have to read this.
The Last Sane Man In A World Gone Mad
NOTE: I wrote this obituary in 2017 to commemorate the passing of Daily Banter journalist Chez Pazienza.
2020 NRR Nominees: “Pulp Fiction”, “Like A Virgin”, “Stan”, And More…
It’s that time of year again, folks.
Steak, Not Hamburger
NOTE: I originally wrote this piece on September 15, 2015 at my old blog. Some edits and revisions have been made for clari