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.

Welcome to the Nightmare: Bloodborne’s High Art Horror

~ essay on Bloodborne (2015), the ultimate in action-horror role-playing.

Demiurge

~ a poem

I Am Elden Lord

~ my essay on Elden Ring.

Mesmerism

~ a stream of consciousness writing on “mesmerism.”

The Kojima Standard: 5 Attributes to Good Entertainment

~ musing on the self-professed “standard for entertainment” of one legendary artist and gaming auteur, Hideo Kojima.