I wish that I had a neat little intro to this piece but there is nothing neat or fun about this article. It does not fit in with the rest … Continue reading I was abused and exploited by the University of Oregon
This is one of those times when I get a gift I did not ask for, but I am so glad and blessed to have received it. I was scrolling … Continue reading Ron Burgundy Podcast Review
In the United States of America, there has been a recent increase in anti-transgender legislation. In response to this alarming attempt at human rights violations, author Sim Kern proposed a … Continue reading BookTok Bands Together for Trans Rights Readathon
“We are all red inside” is the tagline of the film, The Welder, which explores the horrors of racism and racial division. Co-written and directed by David Liz, the indie horror … Continue reading The Welder Review: An Insane Doctor Lets the Blood Flow.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, developed by Bethesda Game Studios, was released in 2011 and continues to see a thriving community of gamers and modders a decade later. The world of … Continue reading Five More Underrated Skyrim Mods
If I were to tell you what a Pulitzer Prize was and then told you Kendrick Lamar won the award; Would you believe me? If I were to tell you … Continue reading Tyler Perry- The Underdog Hollywood Mogul
What is it about evil dolls that makes us so afraid or intrigued? Why have these terrifying little nightmares maintained such a strong hold in popular culture? In honor of … Continue reading Podcast: Evil Dolls & Why We Find Them So Scary
There are tons of books coming out this year, including a few of my own, but I wanted to share 10 in the Fantasy Romance genre that I think everyone … Continue reading 10 Most Highly Anticipated Fantasy Romance Releases of 2023
I guess this all started when I went to Star Wars Weekends in 2014. I was waiting in line to meet one of the talents from the Star Wars Universe … Continue reading Twin Suns Transmission Podcast Review
The Final Girl Support Group is a horror novel written by Grady Hendrix (My Best Friend’s Exorcism, The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires) following the life of Lynette … Continue reading The Final Girl Support Group: Book Review
Scrolling through the Trek forums, fan pages, and blog posts dedicated to all things Star Trek, I was surprised to learn that many Star Trek fans have a low opinion … Continue reading Star Trek: Deanna Troi is Great, Actually
This week Mack joins the crew over at Space Waffles to discuss the Season 1 finale of the Disney+ streaming series, Andor. Join Arezou, Candace, Maggie, Noor-Hal, Mollie, and Mack … Continue reading Space Waffles Podcast Episode: Andor Finale Review
When I first discovered that Star Wars had a website, I was impressed with Bryan Young’s series Cinema Behind Star Wars. It was amazing to see Young break down how much Star … Continue reading Cinema Outside Star Wars: Chronicle (2012)
I never thought I would get into modding video games. A few years ago, the most experience I had experimenting with modding was downloading mods on my Xbox One for … Continue reading Modding Games: Why Modders Deserve Credit Too
Good morning Musers! I wanted to share some news with you: for the second month in a row, Mack’s Musings reached 2,000 visitors! Thank you to my followers and to those who … Continue reading Mack’s Musings: The New Frontier
The horror genre is a battlefield, and the Final Girls, killers, and victims who find themselves participating in this brutal game of cat-and-mouse are usually guaranteed one thing: Death. Only the … Continue reading Saddest Deaths from Horror Movies and Television Shows
Many things are happening in the world of the Sims. EA recently announced The Sims 5 after footage of the game was leaked online, and the The Sims 4 base … Continue reading Sims 4: Random Tips and Tricks to Living Your Best Sim Life
Ryan Coogler directs the 30th feature film for Marvel Studios, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. This marks the last silver screen tale for Phase Four in the Marvel Cinematic. James Gunn gets to … Continue reading Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Movie Review
I recently watched the Director’s Cut of the 2004 epic war film, Troy. I love Greek mythology, and the story of Helen of Troy, the most beautiful woman in the … Continue reading Troy (2004): An Underrated Hollywood Epic
I remember browsing through Twitter to see what my favorite actors were up to and I found Smallville alum, Michael Rosenbaum. This was back in 2017. One of his tweets … Continue reading Inside of You Podcast Review
Ahh vampires—the sexy and dangerous creatures of the night. What makes vampires so compelling are the ideas and themes of death, forbidden sexuality and fascination with the mysterious that surround … Continue reading The Evolution of Vampires and Queerness in Media
The Final Girl Trope and the women of horror who best embody it is something I’ve written about many times and I never am bored of it. With Halloween several … Continue reading My Favorite Final Girls of All Time
Halo 4 is a 2012 first-person shooter game developed by 343 Industries and published by Microsoft Studios for the Xbox 360 console. It’s mind-blowing to think the Xbox console that … Continue reading Halo 4: Ten Years Later
From the moment she appeared onscreen, Mon Mothma commanded nothing but respect. The beautiful and stern leader of the Rebel Alliance made quite an impression for such a brief role … Continue reading Star Wars: Andor- What Happens to Mon Mothma in the Sequel Era?
Despite its on-again-off-again run, Futurama, an animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening, made a name for itself in the world of popular culture, thrusting iconic characters like Phillip J. … Continue reading Top Five Underrated Futurama Characters
I can smell what the Rock is cooking. Dwayne Johnson wasn’t kidding when he said Black Adam was going to change the hierarchy of the DC Universe. I believe he … Continue reading Black Adam Movie Review
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