Reviews, Rants, and Opinions on Culture and Entertainment
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The Deterioration of Political Ideology in the Information Age
Every morning, I start my day by reading the news. In 2026, this feels like an exercise in masochism. It seems every time I refresh the front page on reddit or twitter, I’m bombarded with a new wave of breaking news. Accompanying each story is a seemingly endless page of comments from ordinary people like
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Puka Nacua: The Intersection of Zoomerism and WR1 Disease
By Fabian Lornspice Los Angeles Rams’ star receiver Puka Nacua has been making the rounds on X recently for some bizarre antics alongside famed internet streamer Adin Ross, one of several personalities recognized by Trump in his election victory speech. As the Rams prepare to face one of their toughest matchups of the year against
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The Rizzler and the Acceleration of Modern Fame
A defining feature of today’s cultural landscape is the erosion of the monoculture. From YouTube essays on the fall of the Roman Empire to British baking shows and livestreams of Minecraft gameplay, there is a seemingly infinite amount of content to consume on the internet. With such a wealth of content, social media platforms and
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Why Are Video Game Movies Almost Always Terrible?
Hollywood has notoriously had difficulty adapting video games to the big screen. Starting with the original Super Mario Bros. film released in 1993, there have been 47 live-action video game movies that have received theatrical releases. Collectively, these 47 films have a Rotten Tomatoes score of 28.6% and an average Metacritic score of 36/100. As always, aggregated
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Will the NFL Leave Cable Behind After 2033?
The 2025 NFL season officially kicked off last night with a matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. It was a good game and a classic display of the NFL. Within the first minute, there were multiple delays for injuries, penalties, and unsportsmanlike conduct. There was also an hour-long delay due to lightning. Like