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Op-Ed: We Need A Show Like The Puzzle Place Now

If you aren’t following Defunctland, I highly recommend you do. The YouTube channel, run by Kevin Perjurer, covers the history of defunct theme park attractions. It also features a series called “DefunctTV”, which discusses long-cancelled television shows. Recently, it released its latest episode on an old PBS kids show that seems more relevant today thanContinue reading “Op-Ed: We Need A Show Like The Puzzle Place Now”

Op-Ed: The Girlboss Cinderella Trailer is Pure Cringe

Recently, Amazon Prime Video released a trailer of its upcoming Cinderella movie, set to be released on Sept. 3. The most I can say about the film, judging by the trailer alone, is that it exists. That’s the nicest thing I can say about it. The not-so-nice thing? Cringey! Evidently, this adaptation will follow theContinue reading “Op-Ed: The Girlboss Cinderella Trailer is Pure Cringe”

Op-Ed: The Simpsons Loki Short Proves The Show Has Sold Out

If there was undeniable proof The Simpsons had sold out, it was that the once-controversial cartoon created a family-friendly, corporate-approved animated short promoting another show on a family-friendly streaming service for a multinational corporation. Recently, Disney Plus released “The Good, the Bart, and the Loki”, a six-minute-long Simpsons short created as a promotional tie-in toContinue reading “Op-Ed: The Simpsons Loki Short Proves The Show Has Sold Out”

Op-Ed: Does The World Need A Space Jam 2?

If you told me 25 years ago there would be a theatrical crossover between the Looney Tunes and an NBA basketball player—well, I would believe you. Because 25 years ago was when the original Space Jam was released. (Also, I was nine years old, and nine-year-olds believe anything!) Now, 25 years later, the live-action/animated cultContinue reading “Op-Ed: Does The World Need A Space Jam 2?”

“The Light Prince: Grail” FAQ

I’ve been frequently asked questions about my upcoming novel. So allow me to answer them in this FAQ: What is your book called? The Light Prince: Grail. It’s the first book in my series, “The Light Prince Chronicles.” The name of the book is “Grail.” What is your book about? It’s a young-adult fantasy novel.Continue reading ““The Light Prince: Grail” FAQ”