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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Resurrection, starring Rebecca Hall and written and directed by Andrew Semans, is a psychological thriller film about a professional woman getting her life together when her abusive ex-boyfriend begins stalking … Continue reading Resurrection 2022 Film Review:
Dear Penelope, Yesterday was one of the most challenging days of my life and saying goodbye to you hurt so much. You were (are) truly a blessing, a Queen in … Continue reading Dear Penelope
When Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin debuted on HBO Max, I went through a myriad of emotions. I was excited because HBO Max is known for its quality television and … Continue reading Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin: Season 1 Retrospective
Everything in Alone, a 2020 horror thriller film directed by John Hyams, is something we’ve seen many times before. A woman becomes trapped in the wilderness or isolated area with only the … Continue reading Alone (2020) Is Wilderness Horror Done Right
The Halloween franchise is interesting because of its multiple timelines, meaning it’s up to viewers to decide what is canon and what other films they want to ignore. I used … Continue reading Halloween Ends Review: Evil Died Tonight!
What is it about elevators that are so scary? These claustrophobia-inducing inventions are handy but there’s always a potential for terror and death (just ask Rosalind from LA Law or … Continue reading Hulu Into the Dark: Down is “Elevated” Horror
David Bruckner’s Hellraiser 2022 is a modern retooling of Clive Barker’s 1987 classic and is a worthy addition to the series of Hellraiser films. Based on Barker’s original novella, The … Continue reading Hellraiser 2022 Review
Orphan: First Kill, directed by William Brent Bell (The Boy, Brahms: The Boy II), was released in 2022 and is a prequel to the 2009 flick, Orphan. Like its predecessor, First Kill follows … Continue reading Orphan: First Kill Is A Reminder To Have Fun With Movies
The witches are back! In this episode of the Geeky Waffle podcast, Candance, Arezou, and Mack, three life-long fans of the original Hocus Pocus film, review the sequel that recently … Continue reading Geeky Waffle Podcast Episode: Hocus Pocus 2
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