Catching Up: R.F. Kuang, Oscars, Other Books
Discover R.F. Kuang’s Taipei Story, Adrian Tchaikovsky’s 2026 releases, 2025 Oscar film reflections, and the profound prose of Kai Cheng Thom. Read more here!
19 hours ago5 min read
There Is No Antimemetics Division: Review & Analysis
Can you fight a war you can’t remember? Discover why qntm’s SCP-inspired ‘There Is No Antimemetics Division’ is a must-read sci-fi masterpiece.
Mar 105 min read
Postcolonial Narratives, Empathy Burnout & ADHD
Take care of ourselves, and show up when we can. It sucks we can't solve every problem! But better one at a time, building our strength as we go, than none, and dissolving in an acidic blend of guilt and hopelessness.
Mar 34 min read
What is Queerness in Media?
These days, queer inclusion in media often boils down to a binary yes-or-no answer. Here's why it's a lot more complex – and interesting – than that.
Feb 244 min read
The Perfect Home for Pulp Science Fiction & Fantasy
But I'm here to tell you that these meaningless stories, comprised of more proper nouns and action verbs than you'll know what to do with, have found a place to thrive in the power metal scene – and it's great. Read on to hear about a few of my favourites, as well as a few more whose music is flirting with this genre.
Feb 175 min read
On the Calculation of Volume I & II: Review & Analysis
Explore Solvej Balle’s "On the Calculation of Volume," a mesmerizing time-loop series. Read my spoiler-free review of Tara Selter’s reflective journey.
Feb 106 min read
The Catharsis of Endings II: Death
While I've chosen just two songs to focus on today, there are probably at least a dozen you could point to as being relevant to my topic. After all, Ghost are consistently interested in subverting Catholic themes: so where a church service is all about securing that sweet sweet life after death, Ghost is here to remind you to live your life before death too.
Feb 34 min read
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