I still remember the first time I stumbled upon a film noir classic – it was like uncovering a hidden world, a sensual_ and _cynical_ realm that spoke directly to […]

I still remember the first time I stumbled upon an exhibition on the legacy of Andy Warhol and pop art – it was like walking into a time capsule of […]

I still remember the frustration I felt in my early days as a media studies student, trying to wrap my head around the difference between modernism and postmodernism. It seemed […]

I still remember the first time I watched Fight Club – it was like a punch to the gut, a wake-up call that forced me to confront the empty materialism […]

As I sit here, surrounded by stacks of vinyl and the faint scent of nostalgia, I’m reminded of the countless times I’ve heard the Amen Break being name-dropped in conversations […]

As I delve into the question of what is gothic literature, I’m reminded of the countless times I’ve seen this genre reduced to a set of clichés: the creepy mansion, […]

As I delved into the history and meaning of Dia de los Muertos, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of frustration with the watered-down, commercialized versions of this holiday […]

I still remember the first time I witnessed the impact of video games on storytelling – it was like watching a new language of narrative being born. I was at […]

As I sit here, reflecting on my years as a music journalist and lecturer, I’m reminded of the countless times I’ve been asked about how to write a movie review. […]

I still remember the first time I stumbled upon the 27 club conspiracy theory – it was in a cramped, smoke-filled room in the back of a Seattle music venue, […]