Is wifi okay if you’re close to the router?

An essay in which I commit to a joke which was barely funny to begin with.

Everyone talks about Channel Awesome wrong

Everyone talks about Channel Awesome wrong, and herein I explain how to do it right.

Death of the Anonymous Author

Nisioisin is an enigma, and herein I try to untangle him, even just a little.

Understanding Obayashi: House (1977)

Nobuhiko Obayashi's House is an incredible film, and here I talk about some of its cultural context and thematic meanings.

What happened to Kohaku?

Spoilers for Tsukihime et al Kohaku is widely considered to be one of the most effective characters Nasu has ever written. Her backstory includes heavy topics like the rape of a child, and that child’s decade-long plan for revenge. But that’s merely the setup, because what really makes Kohaku work is the context, and the …

13 In Review

Introduction If you know anything about Jodie Whittaker’s run on Doctor Who, it's the controversy that surrounded her and her seasons. As soon as it was announced that she, a woman, would be taking over the iconic role, controversy erupted, and that followed her until the end of her run. She had plenty of defenders, …

so Off and Monster Season is a thing

Monogatari is out of its indefinite hiatus and is returning to us once again! Off and Monster Season has been announced, and despite being shown nothing more than a poster, a date, and a staff list, it’s given me a ton to think about. So here’s a whole host of thoughts I have about the …

A Review of Sunshine (2007)

You realize early on that Sunshine is going to die with everyone dying. I don’t even consider it a spoiler. It would be contrived if they survived. Sunshine is a movie centered around a crew of astronauts given a mission of utmost importance: use a nuclear device to reignite the dying sun and give humanity …

A Review of You Cannot Kill David Arquette

You Cannot Kill David Arquette is a film about righting a wrong. In 2000, David Arquette won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship in a storyline decided upon by WCW’s then-head booker, Vince Russo. To say that it was unpopular would be an understatement. At the time, the WCW World Heavyweight Championship was one of the …

Death of the Auteur, or, A Creative History of TYPE-MOON

Introduction TYPE-MOON are one of the most important game companies in history, and one of the most influential groups in otaku culture. Their games and stories have all gone on to become iconic in their own right, each with its own legion of fans. This has also spawned the shared setting for all these stories, …