The Most Heartbreaking, Hilarious, or Badass Teen Titans Episodes

Teen Titans is a show that changed the way we viewed one of the most iconic teams in the super hero genre. Before its reimagination as a primarily humorous show (to the annoyance of many), it was something that really connected to its youthful audience through the way the varying personalities/backgrounds on the show connected… Continue reading The Most Heartbreaking, Hilarious, or Badass Teen Titans Episodes

Score of Thrones: The Power of Music

Music is an essential element that helps breathe life into a project and enhances the end result. Skilled filmmakers or television creators expertly utilize the power of score into their projects, creating unforgettable pairings of imagery and song. It can be argued that music is just as important to the creative process as plot, character,… Continue reading Score of Thrones: The Power of Music

It’s Time to Break the Wheel: Game of Thrones and Historical Cycles

WARNING: THIS POST IS DARK AND FULL OF SPOILERS A theme is emerging in Game of Thrones Season Seven. To quote Battlestar Galactica, “All of this has happened before, and all of this will happen again.” George R. R. Martin created a rich world that, based on the themes from this season, is stuck in… Continue reading It’s Time to Break the Wheel: Game of Thrones and Historical Cycles

The Master of His Domain

The straight man is the unsung hero of comedy, the guy who forgoes getting the best laughs in order to set up his co-stars for the show-stopping gags, elevating the scene or sketch while seeming to be background noise. This is true, at least, at the best of times; when performed improperly, the straight man… Continue reading The Master of His Domain