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I was born 9 months after Star Wars premiered in 1977, which naturally suggests my mom’s womb quickened on its own after she saw the film. I get it — these movies make me feel things too. …
Nazis: I love these guys
Does Indiana Jones love snakes, too?
Photos surfaced last week of renowned archeologist Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones, Jr., attending a Nazi rally in Germany. Dr. Jones largely built his outsized reputation fighting Nazis, but this revelation casts doubt on the veracity of those stories. Was Indiana Jones a Nazi collaborator all along?
“That is preposterous,” Dr…
And the story that made me a fan
I’ve found there is an art to following people on Medium. At least if you plan on engaging in the platform (and you should, as that is the surest way to find readers for your own stuff.) You curate your own reading experience based on who you choose to follow.
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Fanfare newsletter for January 12, 2022
Follow: Facebook | Twitter | Socialize: Facebook | DiscordWe are now on the other side of the holidays and into the new year. I tend to get post-holiday blues — Christmas is my favorite time of the year and I’m always sad to see it go. But this year…
“Hey, point that thing someplace else.”
That’s what she said: Star Wars edition
Star Wars is a modern day fairytale, the quintessential blockbuster, and an intrinsic part of my own origin story.
It’s also secretly kinky as all get out.
I was in High School when I first realized how risqué Star Wars really was (is that why I’ve always been drawn to…
Pass the popcorn and Dots
Scorsese: ‘Casablanca by way of Ben-Hur, with more T&A’
In a bid to better reflect the struggles and realities of the real world, Marvel Studios has elected to keep their most recognizable star at home for his next crime-fighting foray. …
Doing whatever a spider can do
Includes spoilers for Spider-Man: No Way HomeI recently — finally! — saw the newest Spider-Man film. It’s as good as you’ve heard, though certainly the depth of your enjoyment will vary based on how well you know the other films.
I’ve always loved Spider-Man, ever since I was a…
They’re not SMART* goals but they're not dumb either
I tend not to place much importance on a new year. What really makes January 1 any different than December 31 or July 9? A day is a day is a day; any and all of them are useful for making fresh starts.
None of the really important changes in…
Origin stories are black holes: they suck
Spoilers for episode one of The Book of Boba Fett.One question looms above all others when it comes to Boba Fett. …
