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The best way to describe “Birds of Prey” is that it’s a spiritual successor to “Suicide Squad,” because it’s everything that “Suicide Squad” was trying to be. “Suicide Squad” was trying to be DC’s answer to “Guardians of the Galaxy.” It did this by having a cast of likable outcasts, only with a darker tone… Read more »
Category: Columns
Mapping Around Mediocrity: Companionship Over Combat
Valentine’s day is just around the corner. It’s a day where we appreciate our relationships, and express gratitude towards those that have stuck by our sides. This can also be applied to relationships in games. Relationships in games are often overlooked. Players will sometimes judge a companion purely on practicality, despite the flaws and strengths… Read more »
Wonders Through Wanders: African waist beads—fashion and beyond
The African waist bead is an attractive fashion accessory worn by women worldwide, many of whom do not know the various purposes it serves. While it’s okay to want to wear them just because it’s a fad, I know there are others out there that would love to learn a bit more about this beautiful… Read more »
Mapping Around Mediocrity: Show, Don’t Tell
The idea of “show, don’t tell” is important to visual media. To have a story play out in front of a viewer not only gives them a clearer vision of the world, but also allows for the director to add in little elements that reward the viewer should they find them. In video games, this… Read more »
1917 — Entertaining and Anti-War
“1917” feels like “Dunkirk.” It’s trying to be the same thing, but I wouldn’t call it a true rip-off. Mendes makes a thriller that uses its suspense to convey the feeling of being in war. As a thriller, “1917” is great. It creates constant tension and never lets up. The plot is simple and straightforward…. Read more »
Mapping Around Mediocrity: The Importance of Character Creation
Video games are the most expressive medium of the modern age, allowing players to show a new side of themselves through an on-screen avatar. This is no more apparent than in the role-playing genre. Players become the center of a story by delving into a particular character role. The biggest way a player can express… Read more »
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – Not an Epic Finale
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is not a good movie, but it’s not completely terrible. If you’re just looking for some entertainment and can live with a flawed “Star Wars” film, then you’ll probably get some enjoyment out of “The Rise of Skywalker.” But if you want something that feels like the finale to… Read more »
Mapping Around Mediocrity: How Beautiful Worlds Distract From Mediocre Gameplay
You’ve recently completed a new game. Your feelings are distasteful. You sit in your chair, wondering how this story could even be published, or how gameplay so bland and boring would be given the green light. You step away, annoyed at the many hours you’ve slaved away in hopes that the end of the game… Read more »
“Uncut Gems” – A Believable Look
“Uncut Gems” is exhausting. It’s an intense film— one that never gives you a break. I felt tired after watching it. I mean this as a compliment. The story, written and directed by brothers Josh and Benny Safdie, follows Adam Sandler as Howard Ratner, a jeweler in New York City with a gambling addiction. He… Read more »
SideTracked: Best of 2010-2018
The end of the year is an exciting time for music journalists, especially when it’s the end of the decade. 2019 is winding down, and every publication’s agenda is dominated by determining which albums will stand among the best of the 10s. SideTracked is doing the same. This list features my favorite album each year… Read more »
