Category Archives: Discussion
Cowboys and Samurai
Cowboys and samurai. The icons of American and Japanese culture and history. At first glance, the two could hardly be more different. But as I was recently tinkering with a post for the far future (relatively speaking) it suddenly struck … Continue reading
Shifting Tastes: Some Random Musings
I’ve never been much of a horror fan. Or at least I’ve deliberately refrained from delving into the genre very much. I have nothing whatsoever against anyone who does – like and let like, after all – but I just … Continue reading
Posted in Anime and Cartoons, Discussion, Miscellaneous, Movies, TV Shows
Tagged Black Blood Brothers, By the Grace of the Gods, Dance in the Vampire Bund, Dragon Goes House-Hunting, How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift, Moon Phase, Power Rangers, Shiki, Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, The Helpful Fox Senko-san
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Tara Maclay: An Appreciation Post
I have known for some time that while I can still appreciate many of the same things which I enjoyed in my younger years, it is often in very different ways and for very different reasons. Like the Calvin and … Continue reading
The Ultimate Puppeteers: An Angel Fan Theory
I ask one question of myself, and I get all of this. I was rewatching a bit of Angel, the spin-off of Buffy the Vampire Slayer created by Joss Whedon. In the first season’s finale, it refers to Darla, as … Continue reading
Posted in Discussion, My Fan Theories, TV Shows
Tagged Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Joss Whedon
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Where Did All the Disney Villains Go?
Disney villain. Two words which require no explanation whatsoever. We all know what it means to be a Disney villain, because we all grew up with them. The first one I really remember, I think, is Ursula, the sea-witch of … Continue reading
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An Unexpected Revelation About What Makes the Male Lead Attractive
Lightning suddenly struck in my brain, sparking a connection made between reality and fiction. Without warning, I found an answer in a most unexpected place! “…oh my gosh, THAT’S IT!” I exclaimed, “THAT’S what women find so attractive about them!” … Continue reading
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Villainous Heroes and Heroic Villains
Heroes and villains. We like to think that the distinction between them is clear and simple. That is how most stories we tell go. Yet, we also like to play with what makes a hero and what makes a villain. … Continue reading
Posted in Anime and Cartoons, Discussion, Miscellaneous
Tagged My Hero Academia, One Punch Man
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A Suggestion for Nintendo
Nintendo is arguably the single foremost producer of video games in the world, being both one of the earliest pioneers of the medium and one of the most aggressive in furthering the technology of such. They have reaped the rewards … Continue reading
Why Not Pay for Premier Access on Disney Plus
Disney Plus: the new online streaming platform for many (not all) of the titles which this multinational multi-billion dollar company owns, including those produced by the other studios it owns, like Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and now Fox. It has something … Continue reading
Merlin's Musings 