• Farewell Captain Picard: The Captain Who Shaped My Life

    Farewell Captain Picard: The Captain Who Shaped My Life

    When I was a kid my mom woke me up early and I remember it because it was a freaking Sunday and I wanted to sleep in. Then I noticed she was crying and I began freaking out inside because my anxious little brain was always convinced something horrible was about to happen. Perhaps dad… Read more

  • God of War Part 1: The Writing

    God of War Part 1: The Writing

    It’s been four years since I posted here. In retrospect I should have written a goodbye to all my faithful readers, but it was not an intentional choice. I always meant to get back here and write a new article, but things kept coming up. Shortly after my last article in 2022, I was approached… Read more

  • Lucky

                  Content warning: suicidal ideation, aborted suicide attempt Two years ago, I fell in love with a beautiful woman. She was intelligent, sweet, and incredibly funny. Meeting her opened by eyes to what a relationship could be, one built on affection and respect. I finally felt what is like to be loved by a partner,… Read more

  • All That Matters is the Ending: The Patient

    All That Matters is the Ending: The Patient

    Just like House of the Dragon, I almost gave The Patient a miss but for a friend of mine recommending it. First, I was so disgusted after watching You turn a psychopath into a romantic figure, I didn’t want to watch another show about a sympathetic serial killer. Second, I see Steve Carrell’s face and… Read more

  • House of The Dragon: A Storytelling Review

    House of The Dragon: A Storytelling Review

    I never intended to watch this show. Game of Thrones ended so badly that it completely destroyed any interest I had in the spinoffs. But a friend was watching it and told me I needed to see it. So with a huge sigh and roll of the eyes, I gave it a try. And damn,… Read more

  • Horizon Zero Dawn: Forbidden West

    Horizon Zero Dawn: Forbidden West

    Horizon: Zero Dawn is one of my all time favorite games, and I sang its praises in my review. Everything from the visuals to the music to the writing was fantastic. So of course, I started playing Forbidden West as soon as it came out. And it was a good game. I had a great… Read more