Why You Should Read Virginia Woolf — and How She Still Matters
If you’ve ever wondered why modern readers and writers keep circling back to Virginia Woolf, here’s a readable case for stepping into Woolf’s rooms.
The Dodo Was a Survivor—Until We Arrived
Dodo downfall didn’t come from laziness or stupidity; it came from a sudden shock the bird had no time to evolve around: us and the animals we…
History of King Kong
Let’s trace History of King Kong, from his origin on Skull Island to his battles in the modern MonsterVerse.
YouTube and Fox reach a deal — YouTube TV keeps Fox channels (and the football games stay on)
YouTube and Fox announced they’ve reached an agreement that keeps Fox Broadcast Network, Fox News, Fox Sports and other Fox channels on YouTube TV
How Dune Turns Desert, Spice and Power into a Living Story
Opening in dune is both spectacle and statement, showing how Dune turns desert, spice and power into a living story.
Mortal Kombat II punches its way to May 15, 2026 — and here’s why
Warner Bros. and New Line have moved the highly anticipated sequel Mortal Kombat II from its original October 24, 2025 launch to May 15, 2026
The Brutal Legend of Bane in Absolute Batman #11
In Absolute Batman #11, Bane origin and clash with the Dark Knight are retold with such intensity that it feels less like a comic book and…
The Thursday Murder Club on Netflix: A Cozy Mystery with Charm, Twists, and Mixed Reviews
Richard Osman’s smash-hit debut, The Thursday Murder Club, has made the leap from page to screen.
The Evolution of the Book
The evolution of the book—how its parts—pages, type, ink, and binding—slowly stitched together into the cultural object we still call a “book,”
Culpability: By Bruce Holsinger (Book Review)
Bruce Holsinger’s Culpability reads like a family drama and a techno-ethical puzzle folded together.
Origin of Frieza: Villain That Turned Goku Into a Legend
Below I retell Origin of Frieza and arc, riff on why he works so well as a villain, and cover how he keeps finding new ways to come back stronger.
How Osiris Became Lord of the Dead in Egyptian Mythology
The story of Osiris begins with a dazzling celebration hosted by his brother, Set, and Set’s wife-sister, Nephthys.