Stranger Things 5: Mad Max, Fantasia and T-100s
A breakdown of 1980s pop culture references in Stranger Things season 5 and how they have come full circle.
Team Edward, Actually
rewatch of Twilight as an adult reveals why Team Edward still holds up. From coercion and emotional manipulation to the deeply unsettling imprinting storyline, this deep dive breaks down Jacob Black’s red flags and why persistence isn’t romance.
Lore Explained: Was the Labyrinth Real?
Was the Labyrinth in Labyrinth (1986) real, or all in Sarah’s imagination? A lore-based deep dive into fairy rules, creator intent, and why the story only works if the Labyrinth truly existed.
Love Actually in 2025: Why Cue Card Guy is the WORST Actually
The famous Love Actually cue card scene isn’t romantic — it’s manipulative, creepy, and deeply unfair. A breakdown of why Mark is a walking red flag.
Why Illumination’s Grinch is Telling You to Go to Therapy
The animated Grinch (2018) isn’t really about Christmas or gifts. It’s a story about unresolved hurt, emotional isolation, and what happens when pain is projected onto others.
Nostalgia
I Played Neopets in 2025… and Wish I Hadn’t
Neopets in 2025 is filled with ads, paywalls and Neopasses. Here’s what logging in today really feels like, and why the nostalgia isn’t worth it.
WondLa Season 3: A Rush of Lazy Coincidences
A critical look at WondLa Season 3 and why the rushed six-episode finale relies on coincidences, clichés and lost plot threads despite a strong build-up.
Disney’s Oliver & Company: The Ultimate FAQ
A quick Oliver & Company FAQ: release year, characters, cast, soundtrack, book origins, success, sequels, and where to watch. A simple guide to Disney’s modern spin on Oliver Twist.
Oliver & Company vs Oliver Twist: A Fairytale Reality Check
Disney’s Oliver & Company is based on Oliver Twist — but how faithful is it really? We compare the orphan, Fagin, Dodger, Sikes, Jenny, class themes and the original Victorian brutality behind the story.
Stranger Things 4 Is Basically Labyrinth — Here’s Why
Stranger Things 4 echoes Labyrinth through broken staircases, dreamlike memory traps, and Vecna as a dark Goblin-King. A deep dive into shared visuals and themes.