Here's the Thing Godzilla’s Legacy of Humans By Rob Rich • July 19th, 2024 Rob has always rolled his eyes whenever people complain about spending too much time with the people in Godzilla films, and watching Monarch: Legacy of Monsters gave him even more Strong Opinions on the subject.
I’m Tommy Pickles, and I’m Here to Get Shit Done By Megan Bidmead • July 11th, 2024 I picked it up again, determined to finish it. But I got a headache from the music and I found the whole thing really frustrating.
Feature Story Making a Mess in Kaiju No. 8 By Van Dennis • June 25th, 2024 Kaiju No. 8 is a wonderfully refreshing series: a show about someone in their early 30s who finds out that their dream is still achievable, even if it’s by unconventional means.
Death, Doubt and Dynasties: The Unlikely Link Between Aerith Gainsborough & Logan Roy By Jonathan Fenn • June 18th, 2024 Having finished both Succession and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth in the last year, I was struck by a much less expected parallel – between Logan Roy and Aerith Gainsborough.
Made of Lines and Vines Star-Crossed Politics By Saniya Ahmed • June 10th, 2024 If you don’t condemn defiance on screen, then why do you in real life?
The Compassion of Baby Reindeer By Brea Shanice • June 5th, 2024 It feels like we missed a transformative moment to signal to those living in the darkness of survivor’s remorse that we are ready to listen without judgment or reproach. The good news is we still can.
Here's the Thing MST3K and My New Appreciation for Bad Movies By Rob Rich • May 14th, 2024 The semi-recent discovery of a perpetual Mystery Science Theater 3000 marathon has made Rob realize that a lot of bad movies really aren’t so bad. On paper, anyway.
Inazuma Eleven Deserves More Triumphs and Trophies By Quinn Quimby • May 7th, 2024 For everything weird about it, I can’t stop myself from coming back to Inazuma Eleven. In the midst of the absurd is heart – for every weird alien subplot or time travel conspiracy is hundreds of moments filled with incredible depth.
Feature Excerpt Apocalyptic Pregnancy By Natasha Ochshorn • April 19th, 2024 Perhaps an emotional response to a presidential election year, the weather, uncontrolled rent, or genocide – people on a large scale are questioning parenting as an ethical choice.
Here's the Thing Why I Watch YouTube Reactions By Rob Rich • April 12th, 2024 React videos, as eye-rolling as the concept can be, are a way for me to relive important moments for the first time by proxy.
