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, […]

I still remember the first time I encountered the role of irony in Gen Z humor – it was like being hit with a wave of sarcastic remarks that left […]

I still remember the smell of cigarette smoke and freshly poured whiskey at the local bar where I first watched The Sopranos. It was the late 90s, and the show’s […]

I still remember the days when the decline of the music album was a topic of heated debate among my friends and me, all of us passionate about the indie […]

I still recall the first time I watched Eraserhead in a cramped, smoke-filled screening room – the kind of experience that makes you wonder what makes a cult classic movie. […]