For the ten-year anniversary of one of my favorite films. The film is often described as an environmental parable, or a caution against consumerism. Those things are present, but they are subordinate themes. The main thesis of the film is something much more universal, interesting, and timely. Fyodor Dostoyevsky famously said in “The Idiot” that … Continue reading WALL-E at the Federalist
My Works
An Appeal
Hello everyone. For the first time I'm making an open appeal to readers for help. I have a book in the works, which is approaching the end of its editing process. I'm hoping to publish it soon, but there's only one problem: I don't have a cover. You can't sell a book without a cover; … Continue reading An Appeal
The Wisdom of Walt Disney Relaunch!
Today we're announcing the relaunch of my essay collection The Wisdom of Walt Disney: The Themes, Ethics, and Ideas of His Greatest Films. In it I take a closer look at twelve of Uncle Walt's most important films to dig out the morals and ideas woven into the story: essentially, considering the films as examples of … Continue reading The Wisdom of Walt Disney Relaunch!
New Appreciation Video Up!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoiMd6pQ1qQ Yeah, it's for perhaps the lamest kaiju character in the whole series, but it had to be done.
Horror Short for Halloween
Below is short piece I wrote up for the holiday. Enjoy! Room 312 Nothing had happened to Room 312. No grisly murders or occult rituals ever took place there. No workers died during its construction, or were entombed alive in its foundation. Nor was there anything at all unusual about the ground upon which … Continue reading Horror Short for Halloween
Wisdom of Walt Disney is Live!
My e-book on the themes of Walt Disney's greatest films is now up and available for purchase on Amazon! Introduction: G.K. Chesterton wrote that, “There is no way of dealing properly with the ultimate greatness of Dickens, except by offering sacrifice to him as a god; and this is opposed to the etiquette of our … Continue reading Wisdom of Walt Disney is Live!
Noble Snake Announcement
And the first Noble Snake Reviews video will be... This film holds a special place in my heart. It was my favorite movie when I was little, and watching it now it holds up surprisingly well. There are a lot of rich ideas to sink my teeth into buried beneath the awesome animation and great … Continue reading Noble Snake Announcement
Friends and Monsters Part Three
I finally published the last part of my My Little Pony-Godzilla crossover story! Sample: Godzilla's arrival in Manehatten was accompanied by a massive tidal wave as his bulk displaced enough water to swamp the docks and flood the whole waterfront. He strode ashore, streaming seawater off his flanks as his feet crushed the wharves and warehouses. … Continue reading Friends and Monsters Part Three
FAN Fiction!
Dipping my toes in the semi-embarrassing, but oh-so-fun world of fan fiction. I believe the below image speaks for itself. Here's a sample. Read Part One here (Part Two will be up in a few days): "So, that's all I know," said Twilight as the six friends finished up their cider. "And I couldn't find one … Continue reading FAN Fiction!
Halloween Videos
Though I love Halloween, I've been too busy to do much for it this year. So, in lieu of doing anything new, here are a few old Halloween-type videos from my YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3QS0XfAQKM First a tribute to the Batman rogues gallery using the official Halloween anthem: 'This Is Halloween' from The Nightmare Before Christmas, as … Continue reading Halloween Videos
Serpent's Den 