Month: August 2025

Music and Nature: An Interesting Combination

Nature is something people are inherently fascinated by. We are enthralled by the beauty it offers and diligently study anything and everything about it to satisfy our curious minds. However, there’s another way we indulge this curiosity that isn’t typically considered and that is through music.  Music offers a clean canvas for musicians to display […]

The Ethics of AI in 2025: Beyond ChatGPT

The Ethics of AI in 2025: Beyond ChatGPT

In the burgeoning era of artificial intelligence, the ongoing claims and rumors of machines replacing human minds has grown into a chorus. From automating mundane tasks to crunching vast datasets, AI’s capabilities are undeniable. Yet, amid the awe-inspiring algorithms and predictive analytics, a fundamental truth remains stubbornly clear: AI cannot and likely will not, fully […]

True Crime TV: Storytelling or Exploitation?

True crime isn’t just making headlines anymore – it’s everywhere. From TV shows to podcasts, millions are listening in to hear recounts and theories of the malice beyond these heinous crimes. Everyone seems obsessed. This fascination, however, raises an important question. Are these programs pure journalism, or are they crossing the line into exploitation? True […]

Baseball Crashouts: Why Is NY Baseball Collapsing All A Sudden?

Imagine this: You’re at Yankee Stadium. The crowd is looking lukewarm as some sections are empty while others are filled to the brim. In the air, the sound of Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up” is playing in the background. Don’t get me started on the rattling bass and 808s amidst the beat.  As this is happening, […]

Found Footage: The Scariest Films Are the Ones That Don’t Look Like Films

Found Footage: The Scariest Films Are the Ones That Don’t Look Like Films

For decades, the horror genre has sought new ways to scare audiences out of the Theatre, often relying on elaborate monsters or jump scares. Yet, a unique and often polarizing subgenre — found footage — has quietly proven itself to be one of the most effective and unsettling forms of cinematic terror. Being far from […]

The Epstein Files Will Probably Not Be Seeing the Light of Day Anytime Soon

Despite the demands of many for the Epstein files to be released for the public to see, I highly doubt that will be happening anytime soon, especially when taking in the Trump administration’s efforts to keep it under wraps. It would be for the best for the files to be released but the possibility seems […]

Rare Beauty’s New Perfume – Designed for Dexterity Challenges

Selena Gomez’s cosmetic brand, Rare Beauty, has just launched a new perfume, Rare Eau de Parfum, and the scent has been described as gourmand, thanks to its caramel, pistachio and vanilla profiles. Many are raving about debut perfume, but fail to realize it’s more than just a scent. This is a breakthrough in the beauty […]

Nintendo Switch 2 Exposes the Disconnect Between the Industry, Gamers, and Other Gamers

Nintendo Switch 2 Exposes the Disconnect Between the Industry, Gamers, and Other Gamers

The gaming industry, a multi-billion dollar behemoth, operates on a complex tightrope walk between innovation, market demand and financial viability. Nintendo, in particular has historically charted its own course, eschewing the raw horsepower arms race favored by Sony and Microsoft in favor of novel gameplay experiences and unique form factors. The original Switch’s hybrid nature […]

The “Source Material” Backlash: Is Netflix’s Formula to Blame?

The “Source Material” Backlash: Is Netflix’s Formula to Blame?

For many fans, the announcement of a new Netflix adaptation of a beloved book, comic or video game often comes with a mix of excitement and trepidation. Far too frequently, that trepidation proves to be well-founded, as the final product falls short of expectations, leaving audiences and critics alike questioning why Netflix consistently struggles to […]

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