A Little Light Representation
The character of Abby Cadabby on Sesame Street was, as you may know, created by…
Taco Break: Unexpected Masterpieces
Having grown up on classical culture, especially music, has skewed my perspective on pop culture.…
But Really, Was It That Bad?
I didn’t finish doing my research, because yesterday, my computer stopped taking input from my…
Taco Break: The Myth of the Hot Take
Movies are intensely personal. What may talk to one person may be inert to another…
Taco Break: New Years Movies
Christmas movies are a dime a dozen (Hanukkah movies, on the other hand, are almost…
Beloved Criminals
This isn’t just that one of the shows my kid watches is weird; there’s nothing…
Santa Claus, Pop Culture, and Children
We’re not teaching my son about Santa Claus. He’s three years old, and he’s been…
Taco Break: False Advertising
Advertising can actually mean so much to a viewer’s experience. Let’s face it, a filmmaker…
The Price of Cheap Animation
Don’t get me wrong; there’s always been bad animation. Both animation where it isn’t drawn…
Taco Break: Hallmark’s Christmas Movies
Starting in November, the Hallmark Channel puts on two straight months of Christmas movies, 20…