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 […]
The Day the Music Changed: the Birth of Hip Hop in the Bronx
I still remember the first time I stumbled upon a grainy VHS tape of an early hip hop performance in the Bronx – the raw energy, the unbridled creativity, and […]
More Than Cartoons: the Cultural Significance of Studio Ghibli
I still remember the first time I watched Spirited Away – the way the animated landscapes seemed to tap into my collective unconscious, revealing a world that was both fantastical […]
The Difference Between a Remake and a Reboot: a Guide
I still remember the heated debates I had with my friends in the 90s indie scene about the difference between a remake and a reboot. It was a time when […]
The Meaning of the Monomyth: Why We Tell the Same Story Over and Over
I still remember the countless hours I spent as a music journalist, trying to unwrap the symbolism behind the lyrics of my favorite indie bands. It was during one of […]