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 66
The Worst 49 – Speed 2: Cruise Control
Speed 2: Cruise Control 1997 Directed by Jan de Bont Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we're continuing our journey down my personal list of the worst movies I've ever seen. Today we're docking at number 49: Speed 2: Cruise Control, the 1997 sequel that somehow took everything exciting about the original Speed and replaced … Continue reading The Worst 49 – Speed 2: Cruise Control
The Chicago Covenant
The fluorescent lights of Chicago City Hall buzzed overhead like angry wasps as I adjusted my sunglasses for the third time in five minutes. Even with the UV-blocking lenses, the artificial lighting made my skin crawl—literally. At 247 years old, I'd survived the Great Chicago Fire, Prohibition, and the Cubs winning the World Series, but … Continue reading The Chicago Covenant
Question of the Week #455
What if you were no longer fertile and could not otherwise have your own biological child? This week's question from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions follows naturally from last week's exploration of loss, identity, and genetic connections. While last week we grappled with the devastating reality of losing a child and the temptation to … Continue reading Question of the Week #455
Episodes of How I Met Your Mother Where Ted Is Clearly the Worst
When How I Met Your Mother premiered in 2005, Ted Mosby was positioned as the romantic everyman—a sensitive architect searching for "The One" in the concrete jungle of New York City. Nine seasons later, however, many fans have come to a startling realization: Ted might actually be the worst character on the show. While Barney's … Continue reading Episodes of How I Met Your Mother Where Ted Is Clearly the Worst
From Cult TV to Cinematic Gold: How Star Trek Conquered the Big Screen
When Star Trek premiered on NBC in September 1966, few could have predicted that this modest science fiction series would eventually become one of the most recognizable and highest-grossing media franchises of all time. The journey from a television show that struggled with ratings and faced cancellation to a major cinematic franchise is a fascinating … Continue reading From Cult TV to Cinematic Gold: How Star Trek Conquered the Big Screen
From Toon Link to Twilight: How Art Style Redefined Zelda
The Legend of Zelda has always been a series defined by bold creative choices, but perhaps no decisions have been more controversial—or more influential—than its dramatic shifts in visual style. From the groundbreaking cel-shading of Wind Waker to the deliberate realism of Twilight Princess, each artistic pivot has fundamentally altered not just how these games … Continue reading From Toon Link to Twilight: How Art Style Redefined Zelda
Rewatching Smallville – Episode 65
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 65
Disney 16 – Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty 1959 Directed by Clyde Geromini Welcome back to Movie Monday, dear readers! Since this is the first Monday of the month, we're taking our customary break from my ongoing exploration of cinema's most spectacular failures. Think of it as a monthly detox—a chance to remember that movies can actually be visually stunning, emotionally … Continue reading Disney 16 – Sleeping Beauty
The Magnificent Bumbling of Wizard Fumblethorp
Wizard Fumblethorp adjusted his crooked pointed hat for the fifteenth time that morning and squinted at the scrying crystal that absolutely refused to show him anything useful. Instead of revealing the location of the dreaded Dark Lord Maleficus, it kept displaying what appeared to be someone's breakfast—a rather nice omelet, actually. "Perhaps if you tried … Continue reading The Magnificent Bumbling of Wizard Fumblethorp
The Confusing Middle 