media
How WB and Disney Botched Their Centennials
A company that doesn't care about its past, and one that cares too much.
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The Superhero Boom Has Gone Bust
Nothing lasts forever.
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Why Did Marvel Stick with Jonathan Majors for So Long?
There's due process and then there's process that's overdue.
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'Godzilla Minus One' Restores the King's Terrible Majesty
Takashi Yamazaki's prequel channels the spirit of IshirÅ Honda's original film.
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Substackers Against Nazis
A collective letter to Substack leadership
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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.
movies
'May December': Predators and Prey
Todd Haynes' new film examines dynamics of empowerment and exploitation.
movies
Atlanta Film Critics Circle Names 'Oppenheimer' Best Film of 2023
Plus a few thoughts on being a regional critic.
movies
Bad Times Ahead for Bob
CEO Bob Iger doesn't know how to stop Disney's downward spiral.
Internet
How to Kill the Web
Companies utilizing AI aren't just gaming the system; they're destroying it.
television
Scott Pilgrim Grows Up
How the new Netflix series exceeded my expectations.