The true miracle of “Monsters University” is how much is doesn’t completely suck. For my generation, there was an untold … More
Author: ajlawton
“This Is the End” Review
If “This is the End” wasn’t centered around some of the most popular stars and comic figures of this generation, … More
“End This Depression NOW!” by Paul Krugman
Once during a Freshman English 110 presentation about the economy, I tore into a group (because I’m that guy) claiming that the government … More
“World War Z” Review
As far as apocalyptic movies go, “World War Z” is the most thoughtful and original zombie flick since “I Am … More
“Man of Steel” Review
Superman may be the most well known superhero and among the most revered in comic-book culture, but putting that awesomeness … More
“Mud” Review
I made a particular effort to get to a select theatre to see “Mud” because the critic reception was almost universally positive. … More
Historical Perspective
Every Memorial day, Veterans day, and Fourth of July; every election, legislative action, or world crisis, everyone has their righteous … More
Reid should have nuked the filibuster
I think I’ve written about the filibuster more than any other subject in American politics now. Here’s to more whining! … More
The Question of Inequality
Abstract: I look at the question of income inequality in different societies and how excessive inequality is significantly correlated with … More
“Iron Man 3” Review
No Spoilers* What Marvel Studios has on their hands is an absolute monopoly on the meaning of the word franchise. … More
The Year in Poetry
Ode To No Shave November May the winds of November be cold and full of flurry. For my Beard and … More
Shame On Us
Hooray for America, land of the free. Free to watch the headlines of mass shootings become routine in the news, … More
You can relax about North Korea
I don’t like nuclear radiation as much as the next guy, but a threshold has been crossed for me to … More
Fall Out Boy’s “Save Rock and Roll” Review
It is impossible to be disappointed with Fall Out Boy’s lyrics and Patrick Stumps incredible vocals. Whether you are a … More
Long Live Religion
I’ve been a skeptic of religion for a long time. I’ve seen many religious institutions as a block to human … More
“Silver Linings Playbook” Review
I’ve been meaning to see Silver Linings Playbook since it came out a few months ago. It was being well … More
“The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” Review
Going into this movie I had very low expectations based on the movies entirely kept afloat by well-known comedians. They … More
America Does Not Have a Debt Crisis
I know the fad in conservative think tanks is to obsess over U.S. debt, but currently the United States does … More
Evolving Political Thought
This is an essay I wrote for the Liberal Arts Essay Scholarship Competition. Bon Appetit. … More
The 2016 Presidential Prospects
I can sense your excitement as you see the title. You probably perked up a little bit and your eyes … More