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 82
Disney 20 – The Aristocats
The Aristocats 1970 Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman Welcome back to Movie Monday! As we do every first Monday of the month, we're taking a brief respite from cinematic catastrophes to enjoy a palate cleanser. Though "enjoy" might be too strong a word for today's selection. We're examining Disney's 1970 release The Aristocats—a film that holds … Continue reading Disney 20 – The Aristocats
The Last Dance of Valdoria
Sir Waylon of Greenhaven had rehearsed this moment a thousand times. The cave mouth yawned before him like the gateway to the underworld, which, he supposed, it might very well be. His armor—still too new, too shiny—caught the morning sun as he dismounted. The horse whinnied nervously, sensing what lay within. "Stay here, Tempest," he … Continue reading The Last Dance of Valdoria
Question of the Week #471
Welcome back to another Question of the Week here at The Confusing Middle! This week we're diving into another question from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions, completing what I'm now calling our unofficial trilogy of public humiliation. We've covered nudity for charity, we've ranked a buffet of mortifying scenarios, and now we're exploring the … Continue reading Question of the Week #471
Bro Code and Playbook: Unpacking Barney Stinson’s Legendary Rules
I spent nine seasons watching How I Met Your Mother during its original run, and like many fans, I have complicated feelings about the show's legacy. While Ted Mosby remains the worst character nine times out of ten (seriously, the guy is insufferable), and the finale still makes me want to throw things at my … Continue reading Bro Code and Playbook: Unpacking Barney Stinson’s Legendary Rules
The Jess and Nick Relationship: A Love Story in the Loft
Warning: This post contains spoilers for all seven seasons of New Girl. If you haven't finished the series and want to experience the romantic rollercoaster for yourself, bookmark this and come back later. When New Girl premiered in 2011, we were promised a show about a quirky teacher moving in with three single guys. What … Continue reading The Jess and Nick Relationship: A Love Story in the Loft
The Character Couch – Annie Edison
Welcome back to The Character Couch! This is where we put on our amateur psychologist hats and examine what makes our favorite fictional characters tick. Today we're diving into the anxiously perfectionistic psyche of Annie Edison from Community—a character who manages to embody, subvert, and deconstruct the "hot girl nerd" trope while giving us one … Continue reading The Character Couch – Annie Edison
Rewatching Smallville – Episode 81
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 81
The Worst 37 – Free Willy
Free Willy 1993 Directed by Simon Wincer Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue our masochistic march through my personal pantheon of cinematic failures. Before we proceed, my standard disclaimer: this list represents nothing more than one man's opinion, formed by a particular set of experiences and biases that may bear no resemblance to … Continue reading The Worst 37 – Free Willy
The Scribe’s Paradox
Brother Thomas had been copying manuscripts in the scriptorium of Glastonbury Abbey for seventeen years, and in all that time, he had never once questioned the steady rhythm of his days. Dawn prayers, breakfast of bread and ale, then hours bent over vellum with his quill, carefully reproducing the words of Saint Augustine or chronicling … Continue reading The Scribe’s Paradox
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