Marvel’s latest blockbuster is another effort at “breaking new ground”. In many ways it does, with Marvel’s first deaf superhero Makari, the first openly gay character Phastos, and the first on-screen sex scene (short and tame, but still interesting). All of these are good things to finally show on a Marvel screen. The problem is … Continue reading Eternals – A Cosmic Setup
Hi friends. I wanted to share what’s really on my heart this week, and I hope you can find some comfort and solidarity in my journey. I already left the job I started in August. I was so excited to get out of my retail job and srart my career in a “traditional office”. Except … Continue reading Choosing to Drift
Hello fellow movie buffs. In honor of Halloween this weekend, I wanted to take some time to roast analyze the cult classic Twilight, the movie I regularly watched on Halloween for many years. This movie requires no introduction, but in case you have been living under a rock: Twilight, released in 2008 and based on … Continue reading Twilight – The Love Story That Won’t Die
Hi, fellow movie buffs. I have a strange attachment to stories about time with great concepts and terrible execution. One example is the 1980 “classic” Somewhere in Time, starring the late Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour as lovers across centuries. There isn’t much to summarize because the “plot” of the movie isn’t all that complex. … Continue reading Somewhere in Time- A Lovely Little Mess
Hi fellow Marvel nerds! I have some thoughts on the MCU's latest addition, and I'd like to share them. Spoilers ahead, as I have many small details and connections to analyze This latest addition to the MCU follows Shang, a Chinese-American 28-year-old, living in post-Endgame San Francisco and working as a valet. When his estranged … Continue reading Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings – A New Kind of Fable
Hello and welcome back to the blog! Today I wanted to share one of my favorite entrees to make. This simple stroganoff takes about 15 minutes and seven ingredients, Ingredients One whole chopped onion4-5 cloves garlic1 pound ground beef1/2 teaspoon Magic Mushroom Powder 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce3/4 can of tomato paste Insider Tip: Nom Nom … Continue reading Simple Savory Stroganoff
Hi! This review is a homework assignment, so that explains the added length and detail—shoutout to Mr. Becknell for introducing me to this tragic, profound, mysterious story. Robert Redford adapted this movie from a short memoir, so this is another combination review. Robert Redford directed the 1992 film adaptation, starring Craig Sheffer as Norman and … Continue reading A River Runs Through It – A Beautiful Mess
Hello and welcome back to the blog. This recipe is an AMAZING dessert, Whole30 friendly, and takes literally five minutes to prepare. This is the perfect savory sweet treat for the health-conscious. Ingredients: One whole avocadoChocolate protein powder (mine used one scoop per serving)1-2 tablespoons maple syrupAbout 1 tablespoon milk (for thinning Delicious chocolate goodness … Continue reading Easy Healthy Chocolate Pudding
Marvel Studios is known for their action-packed blockbuster films starring classic heroes like Iron Man and Captain America. But they’ve taken a more nuanced approach to their first Disney+ shows. In the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier explores PTSD and trauma recovery, in a world eerily parallel … Continue reading The Hero’s Journey: Trauma and Catharsis in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Hello and welcome back to the blog. I wanted to share one of my favorite easy recipes. I wouldn’t consider myself a gourmet chef, so I like to cook simple one-pot meals that take less than 20 minutes. This is an excellent choice for inviting company over for dinner, and the flavors are amazingly complex. … Continue reading Puerto Rican Beef
Elena’s Grace 