From Nigeria to Houston: A Painter’s Journey
Discovering one’s gift is an essential part of one’s journey, and sometimes the people met and places traveled have a …
Cuphead: Gaming and the Art of Sincerity
In the era of the hipster, when nostalgia abounds possibly to a fault, Cuphead is a videogame that does nostalgia …
More than Frights: Get Out and the Relevancy of a Genre
Whether in the written word or in film, the horror genre has long been considered disreputable compared to other more …
Hip Hop’s Return to Its Narrative Roots
It has been thirty years since it was first universally understood how much hip-hop can adjust people’s outlook on critical …
When the Biopic is Bloat, Voters Applaud
For the longest time, the members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have been viewed as an …
Mattress Mack Bounces Back (Again and Again)
Some saw Hurricane Harvey as Houston’s darkest moment, but it turned out to be its finest hour, thanks to citizens …
Blade Runner 2049: Allegory of the Blade
In Blade Runner 2049’s vision, Los Angeles is uninviting, alien, and yet oddly familiar. This sequel to the visionary 80’s …
The Music Still Matters and We Still Show Up
Close your eyes and picture yourself at a Kendrick Lamar concert. The crowd sings, “We gon’ be alright. Do you …
Big Faces, New Places
As the defending champion Golden State Warriors continue to pull further away from the rest of the NBA, the league …
When the Franchise Lives On, It Dies a Little
A few months ago, I would’ve considered The Cloverfield Paradox the exciting signifier of a new era in franchise films. …