Spindrift: Are We Paying Attention to the Right Things?
Every once in a while I wonder how we can build sports stadiums that cost millions of dollars and, at the same time, have children laying in the dirt, starving. Do people not notice? Not…
Culture
Marvel Concepts that Could be Turned into Amazing Ensemble Shows, Part 1
Let’s talk about what comic books are. Comic books are meant to be read individually, offering enjoyment to one person at a time, while movies and television shows are, generally, meant to be presented to…
Spindrift: Get Started!
I really couldn’t think of a topic that I felt like talking about this week so I’m going to try something new out. I wanted to talk about something that crosses my mind every once…
Boba Fett’s New Groove
I am not usually one to discuss memes and internet stuff that has ‘gone viral’ because, when I do, I feel like I just sound like what I am, a ‘Rapidly-Aging Geek Icon.’ However, over…
The Fateful Eight – Specific Thoughts on 8 Films from 2015
After reading Jordan R. T. Spencer’s article on his favorite movies of last year, I was inspired to do something similar. I considered doing a Top 10 (or so) list or going over every film…
The Unexpected Fallout of Fallout 4
I don’t remember when I first played a Fallout game (I think it may have been Fallout 2 on someone’s computer around 1999, or so) but I do remember enjoying the experience a great deal….
Starman – Remembering David Bowie
Resnik here… I’m sad. I just found out about David Bowie’s passing. I’m a bit shocked, so it hasn’t fully set in yet, but I know I am full of a deep sadness. I was…
Spindrift: Avatar vs. Force Awakens – Who Deserves the Box Office Throne?
Star Wars, Episode VII: The Force Awakens just passed James Cameron’s Avatar in the United States but it’s still more than a billion dollars behind worldwide. Will Star Wars pass Avatar? Probably. Do I think…
Where There’s Snoke, There’s Fire
Fan theories are great, right? I have to assume that, were there social media in 1977, someone would have thrown out ‘What if Darth Vader is Luke Skywalker’s father?!?! lol jk #thankscarter’ with the response…
Spindrift: The Hateful Eight
I’ve always been a fan of Quentin Tarantino, not only his movies but his actions in society. He’s extremely unique and talented at what he does and he continues to show that with his most…