Somewhere in the vast cultural wasteland of the 1980s, between New Coke and shoulder pads, a filmmaker named John Hughes decided that teenagers deserved more than just slasher films and sex comedies. What emerged was a collection of movies that would define an entire generation's understanding of high school—and occasionally make that same generation wince … Continue reading The John Hughes High School Universe: Still Detention-Worthy?
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The Nintendo That Taught Me I’m Bad at Gifts: A Christmas Story
Welcome to Day 10 of Blogmas 2025, where I continue to prove that yes, I can write about Christmas every single day for 25 days straight, even if it kills me (spoiler: it might). For those just tuning in, Blogmas is my annual December marathon of holiday-themed posts, because apparently I hate having free time … Continue reading The Nintendo That Taught Me I’m Bad at Gifts: A Christmas Story
In Defense of One Magic Christmas: The Bleakest Holiday Film Disney Ever Made (And Why That’s Actually Great)
Welcome to Day 6 of Blogmas 2025, where I continue my masochistic tradition of posting holiday-themed content every single day until Christmas. This year's twist involves AI-generated prompts, because apparently I needed a digital taskmaster to keep me accountable. Today's prompt asks me to review a lesser-known Christmas movie (like Jingle All the Way, The … Continue reading In Defense of One Magic Christmas: The Bleakest Holiday Film Disney Ever Made (And Why That’s Actually Great)
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
Representation in 90s Television
The 1990s marked a revolutionary period in children's television, when networks began to recognize that America's young viewers didn't all look the same—and their programming needed to reflect that reality. Shows like The Brothers García, In the House, Ghostwriter, and A Different World didn't just entertain kids; they fundamentally changed what representation looked like on … Continue reading Representation in 90s Television
The Worst 61 – Critters 2: The Main Course
Critters 2: The Main Course 1988 Directed by Mick Garris Hey there, movie aficionados! We're continuing our descent into cinematic mediocrity with number 61 on my worst films list: Critters 2: The Main Course. If you've been following along, you might remember that the original Critters already made an appearance at number 99. That's right – … Continue reading The Worst 61 – Critters 2: The Main Course
The Worst 80 – Teen Wolf Too
Welcome to Movie Mondays, a weekly blog series that takes you on a cinematic odyssey through the world of film! Each week, we’ll dive into a list of my 100 least favorite movies, exploring what makes them fall short and discussing the lessons we can learn from their missteps. Remember that these low-ranking films are only … Continue reading The Worst 80 – Teen Wolf Too
Synth-Pop and New Wave in the ’80s
Let's talk about the wild and wacky world of '80s music, specifically the rise of synth-pop and new wave. These genres didn't just appear out of thin air; they were born from the unholy union of technology and creativity. It's like the music world decided to put on some neon spandex and dance with robots. … Continue reading Synth-Pop and New Wave in the ’80s
Gaming Nostalgia
As someone who grew up in the late 80s and early 90s, there are few things that take me back to my childhood quite like firing up one of my old favorite Nintendo games. After reminiscing about the PlayStation 2 era recently, I got to thinking about some of the true OG classics from the … Continue reading Gaming Nostalgia
10 Movies That Define the 1980s
Gather 'round and let's take a trip down memory lane to the era of big hair, neon colors, and movies that left an indelible mark on pop culture. The 1980s may have been known for its questionable fashion choices, but it sure knew how to deliver some cinematic gems that continue to resonate with audiences … Continue reading 10 Movies That Define the 1980s
The Confusing Middle 