Cages of Light
~ short essay on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022), an anime by Studio Trigger set in the Cyberpunk role-playing game world.
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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.”
Read More My Moonage DaydreamThe 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.
Read More The Godfather and The American DreamBody a temple; Mind a palace
~ As I get older I become increasingly wary of the things I let into my body. And my mind.
Read More Body a temple; Mind a palaceOver or Under
~ Who are we to look up to?
Read More Over or UnderBuilding Bridges for Strangers in Death Stranding
~ essay on Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding.
Read More Building Bridges for Strangers in Death StrandingWelcome to the Nightmare: Bloodborne’s High Art Horror
~ essay on Bloodborne (2015), the ultimate in action-horror role-playing.
Read More Welcome to the Nightmare: Bloodborne’s High Art HorrorDemiurge
~ a poem
Read More DemiurgeI Am Elden Lord
~ my essay on Elden Ring (2022).
Read More I Am Elden LordMesmerism
~ a stream of consciousness writing on “mesmerism.”
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Thresholds of Transformation 