JakeThe Lion King: Avoiding ResponsibilityThe Lion King is part of a long line of stories that embodies the popular literature trope of a reluctant ruler. An unwilling monarch who…Jul 20, 2019Jul 20, 2019
JakeToy StoryToy Story and its sequels may help us reconnect with idyllic imagery of childhood. Watching Toy Story 4 in cinemas felt very nostalgic and…Jun 29, 2019Jun 29, 2019
JakeCaptain America: What Makes a Patriot?Captain America’s name announces that he is the embodiment of American exceptionalism. But this begs the question, which America does…May 9, 2019May 9, 2019
JakeElectronic Arts’ (EA) History of Monetization through GamblingThe Electronic Arts stock took a dip last week after the company announced that its upcoming game, ‘Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’, will be…Apr 25, 2019Apr 25, 2019
JakeWhy Apex Legends will not dethrone FortniteWhen Apex Legends was released in early February this year, the game drew plenty of attention. Developers Respawn and EA gained over 50…Apr 24, 2019Apr 24, 2019
JakeGunther, the friend in the backgroundGunther is one of the great mysteries of Friends as the audience never even learns his last name. Aside from the friends themselves…Apr 22, 20191Apr 22, 20191
JakeInterstellar’s perspective on loveHow Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar urges viewers to care about future generations by bridging the gap between emotion and science.Dec 31, 20181Dec 31, 20181
JakeLife Lessons from Technical Theatre ClubDuring my sophomore year of high school, I had just gotten out of a 2-year relationship and was feeling really down about myself. I was a…Dec 18, 2018Dec 18, 2018