Were There Alternatives to War in Afghanistan?

Should America have negotiated with the Taliban?

The Many Faces of Ken Shimura

Remembering a Japanese comedian who deserves more American appreciation

Is It Time to Bring Back the Super Size Fries?

A dishonest filmmaker shamed McDonald’s into ending a 90’s delicacy. Can I get a reboot with that?

The Dr. Seuss Controversy Validates Controlled Digital Lending

When copyright holders take a book off of the market, controlled-digital-lending may be a necessary solution

Final Fantasy’s PSP Legacy

The Final Fantasy series rocked the PSP with fresh titles and classic re-releases, but they’re getting harder to play

Iranian Human Rights, Student Protest, and Hope: Seven Questions for Maryam Nayeb Yazdi

The famed human-rights activist speaks to me about Iran’s protest movement, what keeps her optimistic for the future, and much more

Solidarity With Our Asian Friends

Those of us who are not Asian have to do all that we can to stop anti-Asian hatred

Basic Income’s Role in the Green Economy

As we move away from fossil fuels, we can’t forget their workers

Great Games: Mother 3

SPOILER ALERT: Plot details for Mother 3 follow.

Basic Income For Writers

Everyday, writers are struggling to make a decent living. The 2018 Authors Guild Survey found that the median pay for full-time writers in…

2021 NFR Nominee: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001–2003)

National Film Registry Essay: It’s that time of year again, folks! Every year I make a list of films which I am nominating for the…

Film Criticism, Eco-Villains, and the MCU: Seven Questions for Sonny Bunch

Sonny Bunch is perhaps one of my favorite film critics alive. I don’t always agree with him (in fact, I hardly ever do), but I’m always…