movies
Why I'm Grateful for 'Twilight'
The silly YA vampire movie gifted us two exciting young stars who knew how to wield their newfound power.
Matt Goldberg
Internet
Can We Build a Better Internet?
It's worth a shot.
movies
How ‘Night Swim’ Goes from Enjoyably Stupid to Offensively Stupid
Bryce McGuire’s horror film is more comfortable in the shallow end of the pool.
media
Life After Substack
My response to a disappointing response.
movies
Top 10 Films of 2023
Creation, Destruction, and the Stories in Between
media
How WB and Disney Botched Their Centennials
A company that doesn't care about its past, and one that cares too much.
movies
The Superhero Boom Has Gone Bust
Nothing lasts forever.
movies
Why Did Marvel Stick with Jonathan Majors for So Long?
There's due process and then there's process that's overdue.
movies
'Godzilla Minus One' Restores the King's Terrible Majesty
Takashi Yamazaki's prequel channels the spirit of Ishirō Honda's original film.
Substackers Against Nazis
Substackers Against Nazis
A collective letter to Substack leadership
media
The Golden Globes Are Now a Different Kind of Farce
The HFPA has been dissolved, but that doesn't mean the Globes are legit.
gaming
Gaming's Credibility Gap
The Game Awards highlights where the industry's priorities are, and it's not a flattering portrait.