Westerns have certainly come roaring back. It’s rather ironic, because they tend to embrace elements that many of us find repugnant (or should anyway). Classic westerns tend to be about the mighty white man who conquers nature, women, villains, and…
TV Review: Once Upon a Time 6×04 “Strange Case”
Once Upon a Time certainly got dark in the episode “Strange Case,” which delves into the twisted history of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, just in time for Halloween. Its message, about the shortcuts we take to try to rid…
TV Review: Once Upon a Time 6×03 “The Other Shoe”
Last week’s episode of Once Upon a Time left much to be desired, but the latest, “The Other Shoe,” was a fun return to form. Cinderella is one of the most well-known characters there is, but also one of least…
TV Review: Once Upon A Time Season 6 Premiere
Once Upon a Time can be very good and very frustrating in equal measure sometimes. This season is supposed to be about duality, and how we balance our best and worst selves. But the season 6 premiere is about all…
The Film Canon: The Last Unicorn (1982)
Some movies just stay with you. Admittedly, I didn’t rewatch The Last Unicorn over and over as I did with more mainstream animated classics like The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. As you might imagine, Disney loomed large in…