BlacKkKlansman

Rating The Ku Klux Klan in Film Watching BlacKkKlansman, I was struck by how different it was from other films involving the Ku Klux Klan. Then, as I attempted to elaborate upon this thought, it struck me that I hadn’t actually seen many films about the KKK. I...

The Killer

Rating The assassin trope has always bugged me because assassin movies too greatly challenge the suspension of disbelief. In the past I’ve commented on how the con artist movie does this same thing, but assassin films take it a step too far. Of all the criticism...

Bandwagon Fans

Football is upon us Nothing beats the beginning of football season. We dispel the wretched heat and bring forth wondrous winter sports. Goodbye yard work, hello football! Every season begins with optimism—often irrational optimism—but optimism feels great regardless...

Malcolm Gladwell and Proof

Malcolm Gladwell and Truth Malcolm Gladwell knows how to ruffle feathers. He elicits strong opinions and most familiar with his work either love him or hate him. I enjoy his essays and recently began listening to his Revisionist History podcast. It’s pretty...