There are plenty of things Michael Scott does badly as regional manager of Dunder Mifflin. Maintaining professional boundaries has to be somewhere near the top of the list. This is a man who desperately wants the people working for him to be his family. He wants them at his parties. He wants to know about … Continue reading Love, Paper, and Terrible Decisions: The Workplace Romances of The Office
DC Studios Had a Plan. Apparently, That Was the Problem.
I'm angry. I realize that's probably not the most sophisticated way to begin a discussion about the latest corporate restructuring in Hollywood, but I'm having trouble coming up with a more appropriate response. Yesterday, news broke that James Gunn and Peter Safran were stepping down as the co-CEOs of DC Studios. Jeremy Latcham, a former … Continue reading DC Studios Had a Plan. Apparently, That Was the Problem.
Rewatching Smallville – Episode 122
Welcome back to Rewatching Smallville, my weekly dive into the iconic series that explores Clark Kent’s journey before becoming Superman. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the show, you’re invited to join in each Tuesday as I revisit episodes and share my thoughts and observations. Be sure to share your own memories and … Continue reading Rewatching Smallville – Episode 122
The Worst 6 – Old
Old 2021 Directed by M. Night Shyamalan Same disclaimer as always before we get started: this list is based entirely on my personal Flickchart rankings, which have been built over years of head-to-head matchups between movies I’ve actually seen. This is not an objective declaration that Old is the sixth-worst movie ever made, nor is … Continue reading The Worst 6 – Old
The Beast Beneath the Moon
The moon would rise in twenty-seven minutes. Prince Edric knew this because Tomas had told him before he left the castle, and Tomas was never wrong about the moon. “Twenty-seven minutes from the eastern ridge,” his friend had said, standing beside Edric’s horse in the castle courtyard. “Perhaps thirty before the light reaches the valley.” … Continue reading The Beast Beneath the Moon
Question of the Week #511
Welcome back to another Question of the Week here at The Confusing Middle! Every week, I pull another question from Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions and attempt to figure out what my answer actually is. Sometimes that means confronting some uncomfortable hypothetical. Sometimes it means discovering that my first instinct was completely wrong. And … Continue reading Question of the Week #511
Great Scott! Why Back to the Future Still Gets Time Travel Right
I have spent entirely too much of my life thinking about time travel. Not actually attempting it, mind you. If I had figured that part out, I probably wouldn't be sitting here writing a blog post. Although I suppose it's possible that Future Me already came back, told Present Me exactly what to write, and … Continue reading Great Scott! Why Back to the Future Still Gets Time Travel Right
Your Childhood Called: It Wants a Streaming Subscription
There is a specific kind of gut-punch that happens when you're scrolling through a streaming service at eleven at night, half looking for something to fall asleep to, and you see a familiar face staring back at you from a thumbnail. Except the face is wrong. It's Scrooge McDuck, but he's voiced by an actor … Continue reading Your Childhood Called: It Wants a Streaming Subscription
The Role of Droids in Star Wars: From Comic Relief to Integral Characters
I have a confession. For years, I thought of droids as the seasoning in Star Wars, not the meal. They were there to beep nervously, complain about the odds, or say something dry right before an explosion. Important, sure, in the way a good supporting actor is important. Never the point. Then I sat with … Continue reading The Role of Droids in Star Wars: From Comic Relief to Integral Characters
Rewatching Smallville – Episode 121
Welcome back to Rewatching Smallville, my weekly dive into the iconic series that explores Clark Kent’s journey before becoming Superman. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the show, you’re invited to join in each Tuesday as I revisit episodes and share my thoughts and observations. Be sure to share your own memories and … Continue reading Rewatching Smallville – Episode 121
