If your teenage son died in a freak accident, and you wanted another child, would you rather clone an identical twin of your dead son or try to have another child naturally? This week's question from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions ventures into territory that feels almost too sacred to explore—the devastating loss of … Continue reading Question of the Week #454
How TV Shows Really Get Emmy Nominations
Every September, television's biggest night brings together Hollywood's elite to celebrate the year's best programming. But behind the glitz and glamour of the Emmy Awards lies a complex, months-long process that determines which shows make it to the stage. For viewers wondering how their favorite series earn recognition—or why certain shows seem to be snubbed … Continue reading How TV Shows Really Get Emmy Nominations
The Killing Joke: Batman’s Most Controversial Masterpiece
When Batman: The Killing Joke hit comic book stands in March 1988, it arrived as more than just another Batman story—it was a psychological excavation of one of comics' most enduring relationships. Written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Brian Bolland, this 48-page prestige format one-shot would become one of the most influential and controversial … Continue reading The Killing Joke: Batman’s Most Controversial Masterpiece
The Medieval Foundations of Narnia
When young Lucy Pevensie first steps through the wardrobe into the snowy woods of Narnia, she enters more than just a magical land—she walks into a universe constructed according to the intricate cosmological beliefs of medieval Europe. C.S. Lewis, one of the 20th century's foremost scholars of medieval literature, didn't simply sprinkle his Chronicles of … Continue reading The Medieval Foundations of Narnia
Rewatching Smallville – Episode 64
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 64
The Worst 50 – Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers 1989 Directed by Dominique Othenin-Girard Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue our journey through my personal list of the worst movies I've ever seen. Today we're landing at number 50 with 1989's Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, a film that managed to take everything … Continue reading The Worst 50 – Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
The Clockwork Detective
The steam hissed from Inspector Marcus Thorne's left arm as he adjusted the brass pressure valve beneath his coat sleeve. Three months since Dr. Evangeline Ashworth had fitted the contraption, and the bloody thing still leaked when the London fog rolled in thick. The clockwork mechanisms whirred softly as he flexed his mechanical fingers around … Continue reading The Clockwork Detective
Question of the Week #453
How much does fame impress you? Have you ever made a big sacrifice for someone and kept it to yourself? Which means more to you: knowing you've done something amazing or being recognized for doing it? This week's trio of questions from Gregory Stock's The Book of Questions builds naturally on our previous exploration of … Continue reading Question of the Week #453
More Than Yellow Brick Roads
When L. Frank Baum published The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900, readers saw a delightful children's fantasy about a Kansas farm girl who finds herself in a magical land. What they didn't realize was that Baum had created one of the most sophisticated commentaries on American society ever disguised as a fairy tale. Through … Continue reading More Than Yellow Brick Roads
From Stone to Wire: The Evolution of Robert Zemeckis
Thirty-one years separate Robert Zemeckis's breakthrough romantic adventure Romancing the Stone (1984) and his vertigo-inducing biographical drama The Walk (2015), yet these films function as perfect bookends to examine one of Hollywood's most innovative directors. While their settings, stories, and scales differ dramatically—one a jungle romp through Colombia, the other a death-defying wire walk between … Continue reading From Stone to Wire: The Evolution of Robert Zemeckis
The Confusing Middle 