Superman ‘78!
Before reboots took over, one movie dared to believe in hope. Superman (1978) made us believe a man could fly—and Christopher Reeve became the gold standard for what a superhero could be: kind, courageous, and deeply human.
Netflix Won’t Let Squid Game Die
Is Netflix trying to serve us a supersized Squid Game: USA with extra cheese and a side of late-stage capitalism? Because it sure feels like it. Between the reality show spin-off, the endless localization rumors, and the algorithm’s insatiable hunger for watch-time, the platform seems one red tracksuit away from launching an Americanized version where the prize is student loan forgiveness and the first game is surviving a trip to the DMV.
But here's the real question: can you recreate the impact of Squid Game without understanding the culture that birthed it? Or are we just watching a billion-dollar brand try to squeeze the soul out of something brutally honest—and brutally Korean?
Star TREK WAS ALMOST DEAD!
Star Trek almost didn’t make it. From rejected pilots to near-cancellation, this deep-dive uncovers how a doomed sci-fi show became a cultural empire—saved by fans, reborn on screen, and still boldly going.
Streaming Kills SciFi!
Streaming changed how we watch sci-fi—but is it slowly destroying the genre in the process? From rushed mini-seasons and safe storytelling to binge fatigue and brutal cancellations, this deep dive explores how the algorithm may be warping the future of our favorite futuristic tales.