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 […]
Woke Up This Morning: the Sopranos’ Cultural Impact 20 Years Later
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 […]
The Lost Art of the Lp: an Essay on the Decline of the Music Album
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 […]
What Makes a Cult Classic Movie? an Analysis
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. […]
Understanding the Bechdel Test and Its Importance in Film
I still remember the first time I stumbled upon the Bechdel Test while analyzing a string of 90s sitcoms for my film club. It was supposed to be a simple […]
Before the Feed: How Forums Shaped the Early Internet
I still remember the din of dial-up and the thrill of discovering my first online forum, a humble hub where enthusiasts gathered to dissect the latest indie rock releases. It […]
Smells Like a Revolution: the Impact of Nirvana on 90s Culture
I still remember the first time I heard Smells Like Teen Spirit blasting from a friend’s boombox in our high school cafeteria – it was like a sonic revolution had […]
A Beginner’s Guide to the Philosophy of Jean-paul Sartre
I still remember the first time I delved into the philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre – it was like stepping into a mind-bending world where freedom and responsibility entwined in a […]
The Unbearable Awkwardness of Being: What Is Cringe Culture?
I still remember the first time I encountered what is cringe culture – it was like watching a train wreck in slow motion, mesmerizing and horrifying at the same time. […]
You Can Learn History From Laugh Tracks: How Sitcoms Reflect Their Era
I still remember the countless hours I spent in the 90s, scouring the airwaves for the latest episodes of Seinfeld and Friends, trying to make sense of how sitcoms reflect […]