Grave of the Fireflies: The Saddest Movie Ever Made
Few films in the history of cinema are as emotionally devastating as Grave of the Fireflies. It’s a movie so sad you can only watch it once. I recently rewatched it after many, many years and immediately regretted it. A brutal, unrelenting portrait of what war does to ordinary people.
BioShock Infinite: A Narrative Disaster
BioShock Infinite sold itself as a thoughtful exploration of choice, guilt, American exceptionalism, racism, religion, and determinism. What it delivered is a sky-high theme-park ride that gestures at big ideas, then abandons them for quantum hand-waving and a finale that raises more questions than it answers.
The Evolution of Political Bias in News Broadcasting
Traditional television news broadcasts once functioned as vehicles for reporting events to a broad audience. But in recent years they have moved toward commentary and interpretation. They no longer break news; they provide commentary on stories already circulating elsewhere, which involves perspective and therefore bias.
Amazon Studios: A Masterclass in Mismanagement
From bloated talent deals that produced almost nothing to high-profile adaptations of beloved properties that crashed and burned, Amazon has delivered a masterclass in expensive mismanagement.
Mixtape, Where’s My Game?
Mixtape barely qualifies as a video game. It is an expensive, stylized interactive movie that demands almost nothing from the player, yet somehow earned glowing reviews and perfect scores from critics who seem increasingly disconnected from actual gaming.
The Participation Trophy is Ruining Youth Sports
The “everyone gets a trophy” mentality was a well-intentioned approach to protect fragile self-esteem and ensure no child feels left out. But instead of creating confident, resilient young athletes, youth sports have become a participation festival where outcomes barely matter and rewards are guaranteed.
The Legacy of ESPN 2K5 and the Stagnation of Madden
ESPN NFL 2K5 vs. Madden NFL is the story of a game that dared to innovate, the monopoly it provoked, and the franchise that has been coasting on its victory ever since.
Starfleet Academy is an Abomination
What started as a beacon of thoughtful sci-fi exploring big ideas of ethics, exploration, and humanity’s potential has now devolved into a cringefest that’s more TikTok therapy session than space opera. So let’s dive into why this abomination is not only horrendous but actively insulting to anyone with a functioning brain cell.
The MCU Ranked
We’re running the full gamut. Whether produced by Marvel or retroactively canonized, this countdown includes every theatrical film, short, special presentation, and show across Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, ABC, and Freeform.
2025: Year in Review
It’s time to look back on the year that’s a quarter of a century deep, and saying quarter of a century now makes me feel old. The following are my picks for the best and worst Movies, TV Shows, Books, and Video Games that I watched, read, and played in 2025.
Chicago’s $1.15 Billion Mistake
In December 2008, Chicago agreed to sign a 75-year lease with an investment company, granting it control over 36,000 parking meter spaces in exchange for a one-time payment of $1.15 billion.
Tropic Thunder: The Last Great Comedy
Tropic Thunder isn't just the last great comedy; it’s one of the greatest comedies of all time. It’s a cinematic relic from a time when Hollywood still had the guts to be funny. It’s loud, offensive, ridiculous, and absolutely perfect.
A Title of This and That
At first, this naming style felt fresh and evocative, a lyrical rhythm that promised sweeping worlds, magical drama, and epic conflict. But somewhere along the way, every other book decided to wear the same outfit to the party.
Titanfall 2: One of the Best FPS Campaigns Ever
In a genre saturated with bombastic spectacle and generic gunplay, Titanfall 2 carved out a timeless place for itself by quietly redefining what a first-person shooter campaign could be.
The Influencer Bowl: YouTube Drops the Ball
The NFL on YouTube was a misguided cringefest that came at the expense of an actual football broadcast. In chasing star power, they forgot the most important part: football.
Star Wars Re-Ranked
My tastes have changed and recent releases have allowed me to view older entries in a new light. So, here’s my new re-ranking of every major live-action Star Wars movie and TV show.
Sony is Stealing Disney’s Animation Throne
Pixar’s Elio flopped while Sony’s KPop Demon Hunters soared, and that’s no coincidence. Sony has quietly overtaken Disney in animation by embracing originality, risk, and bold artistic vision. The age of safe storytelling is ending, and Sony is leading the charge.
Fantastic Four: It Doesn’t Suck
Had this movie dropped during the Infinity Saga glory days, it would’ve been considered mid-tier, enjoyable but forgettable. But we live in a darker timeline now, and Fantastic Four feels like a minor miracle.
Foreign Disaster Films Leave Hollywood in Rubble
When it comes to disaster films, Hollywood might have bigger budgets and flashier special effects, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they have better stories.
Ironheart: A Heartless Disaster
Ironheart is a stunning low point for the MCU that tries to present Riri as a genius underdog but delivers a selfish, unlikable protagonist with no moral compass. Instead of a story of growth or heroism, it glorifies criminality, ignores consequences, and sends a toxic message wrapped in the illusion of representation.