EXP

~ a poem about experience.

On Porcupine Tree

~ an essay on the music of Porcupine Tree, a prog rock band.

Prestige TV Tripulación

~ essaying on a trio of “prestige” TV shows I recently watched concurrently, at long last: The Sopranos (1999), Mad Men (2007), and Better Call Saul (2015).

Polymerization

Everything I write about is a *polymerization* of … everything I experience.

Cages of Light

~ short essay on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022), an anime by Studio Trigger set in the Cyberpunk role-playing game world.

My Moonage Daydream

~ on Bowie and Moonage Daydream (2022), “a cinematic odyssey exploring David Bowie’s creative and musical journey. From visionary filmmaker Brett Morgen, and sanctioned by the Bowie estate.”

The Godfather and The American Dream

~ my review-essay on The Godfather, Part I (1972) and II (1974). Recently rewatched both at the Alamo Drafthouse, re-released upon the 50th anniversary.

Body a temple; Mind a palace

~ As I get older I become increasingly wary of the things I let into my body. And my mind.

Over or Under

~ Who are we to look up to?

Building Bridges for Strangers in Death Stranding

~ essay on Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding.