A lot of shows focus on romance, but what about the bromance? Everyone has friends (except for Hitler. That guy was a poop) so it’s just as important for shows…
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Serpents in a Happy Valley: Does the World Need Villains?
“The world needs villains so there can be heroes,” claims Netflix promotion for the BBC series “Happy Valley.” Can that be true? Does the world really need villains? Can heroism exist without villainy? From a storytelling standpoint, a villain has value, but not all emergencies in everyday life arise from evil intent. Are we so ready to take evil among people for granted?
AFC Classic: Bloodsport (1988): You Just Got Van Dammed!
Oh, snap! You just got Van Dammed! That’s what Bloodsport should be called because Jean-Claude Van Damme kicks an astonishing amount of butt. Bloodsport is a great classic action film…
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A Visit to the Rape Room: Who Sees Humor in Sexual Assault?
Who sees humor in sexual assault? Rape jokes take a variety of forms, generated by a greater variety of intentions. Should those individuals who jest about sexual violence learn greater sensitivity or should others who object to such jokes lighten up? What has empirical research shown us about how, why, and when people will make light of sex crimes? Who makes these jokes?
Are We Blaming the Famous Victims of Nude Photo Theft?
Should 101 celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence have “known better”? When a hacker steals their private, encrypted photos and distributes them online, fault should be easy to assign. The victims did nothing wrong here, so why do people even discuss this issue of blame? Is hindsight bias at work in this manifestation of the just-world phenomenon, or is schadenfreude afoot?
GAGA PSA 2: Electric Boogaloo (’90s PSA Parody)
At last, Geeks and Gamers Anonymous (GAGA) has a new and final episode. That’s right, folks, this will be the last of GAGA. We had a great season one thanks…
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