Published in Fanfare·PinnedWhy did Airplane! Succeed while Other Comedic Parodies Didn’t?The airplane story that stood the test of time — Hi, dear reader. This article may contain spoilers. Proceed with caution. Critics have said parody films aren’t worth producing or watching. Each time a director unleashes one into the world, critics get ready to tear the film to shreds. It’s a good reason filmmakers don’t make them anymore. For a…Movies4 min read
19 hours ago‘Sherlock Holmes Baffled’ Over the Children’s Little Train RobberyThe dawn of a genre — Movie theaters feel shallow without comedies. It’s been a few years without a comedy appearing in the theater, and I miss them. Right now, everyone could use a hearty laugh, but not a joke from a superhero affair or a quip to break the tension in a horror film. It…Movies5 min read
Published in Rock n’Heavy·3 days agoDark and Unknown, Witch Taint Reigns as The King of Black MetalThe most extreme and brutal band on the planet — Metalheads think about it. Some elements of heavy metal are hilarious. No, I’m not talking about the mistake of glam metal or nu-metal. I’m speaking about worshipping the devil, outdoing each other in wickedness, and having a serious demeanor all the time. …Music4 min read
Published in Fanfare·5 days agoHidden Deep in The Rental Store Abyss: ‘Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla’Your daily fix of rubber suit monster brawls — Before rental stores went extinct, they always had a bizarre selection if you knew where to find those films. So when I grabbed a copy of Scooby-Doo or the latest ‘Disney’ movie, I walked past those oddities. …Movies4 min read
Published in The Riff·Jun 18Rock n Roll Wasn’t the Same After Outcast Iggy Pop and The StoogesThe legacy of the proto-punkers — Nineteen sixty-seven, shirtless and white-faced, Iggy Pop struts on stage as he screeches and grunts in a concrete microphone. Ron Asheton bangs on his oil drums, Scott Asheton plays frizzled, distorted guitar riffs, and Dave Alexander’s bass adds to the twisted chaos. The quartet astonished the masses, leaving them in…Music10 min read
Jun 14I Contain Zero Ranting Bones in My BodyI Disappointed 20-year-old me — I’m living the dream, well, somewhat living my fantasy. I always wanted to work my way into the entertainment industry and didn’t expect writing would become the catalyst. I had satisfying results writing, but like every human, I want more. I want to indulge. …Rant3 min read
Published in The Riff·Jun 10This Is What Happens to Your Brain When ‘Frizzle Fried’Any questions? — The ’90s was a magical year for music. If I can summarize the decade, I would structure it this way: Nirvana and boy bands, with much grey in between. Does anyone remember nu-metal? Between the grey existed a band that many music fans say began nu-metal. Their use of experimental…Music5 min read
Published in Plethora Of Pop·Jun 7The Classics Jampack Live Concert Performances in the Afterlife. These Are My ChoicesEveryone’s a VIP — The afterlife is abundant with the luxuries you enjoyed and could’ve enjoyed on Earth. The afterlife personnel divides these luxuries into multiple sections. On one side, we have the cinema domain, which plays classics and cult classics every day. If you’re lucky, you can catch a reenactment of said films…Music4 min read
Published in Fanfare·Jun 6My Childhood Wasn’t the Same After Watching ‘Super Size Me’Scarring me from living an unhealthy lifestyle — “We need to talk” is something I didn’t want to hear my parents say. I knew they would say nothing positive when they stated that phrase. In 2004, my parents sat me down on our stuffy brown couch. I waited for the lecture, but they inserted a DVD into our…Nonfiction5 min read
Published in The Riff·Jun 1The Last Song Request of a Dying WomenLocating the song which can remain lost forever — As time progresses, more media gets lost. Media will disappear if others don’t archive it. For instance, a couple who met on The Dating Game is searching for their episode. Another person is looking for a song they heard on the radio until their last hour. On April 4, 2022…Music2 min read
