The true miracle of “Monsters University” is how much is doesn’t completely suck. For my generation, there was an untold…
“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,…
“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…
“World War Z” Review
As far as apocalyptic movies go, “World War Z” is the most thoughtful and original zombie flick since “I Am…
“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…
“Mud” Review
I made a particular effort to get to a select theatre to see “Mud” because the critic reception was almost universally positive.…
Historical Perspective
Every Memorial day, Veterans day, and Fourth of July; every election, legislative action, or world crisis, everyone has their righteous…
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!…
The Question of Inequality
Abstract: I look at the question of income inequality in different societies and how excessive inequality is significantly correlated with…
“Iron Man 3” Review
No Spoilers* What Marvel Studios has on their hands is an absolute monopoly on the meaning of the word franchise.…
The Year in Poetry
Ode To No Shave November May the winds of November be cold and full of flurry. For my Beard and…
Shame On Us
Hooray for America, land of the free. Free to watch the headlines of mass shootings become routine in the news,…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
“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…
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…
Evolving Political Thought
This is an essay I wrote for the Liberal Arts Essay Scholarship Competition. Bon Appetit. …
The 2016 Presidential Prospects
I can sense your excitement as you see the title. You probably perked up a little bit and your eyes…