by Ethan Reisler | Sep 26, 2025 | Opinions
“War is hell.” A succinct saying that has become an axiom, proven through the certainty of bloodshed and terror that are the experiences of the young and old, the soldier and the civilian. But Tim O’Brien is not so sure that war is only hell. His novel, “The Things...
by Ethan Reisler | Sep 16, 2025 | Opinions
The cyberpunk genre has seen rapid growth in popularity over the past five years or so, characterized by near-future dystopian settings of environments destroyed by human interference to an almost apocalyptic quality, rampant corporations that dictate legislation more...
by Ethan Reisler | Sep 10, 2025 | Opinions
Have you ever had a superiority complex one day, and then felt like you were the dirt beneath people’s boots the next? If you have, then you should probably talk to someone about that. But if you haven’t, and just want to read a story from the perspective of such a...
by William Reed | Apr 25, 2025 | Opinions
The Minecraft Movie, at its core, was nothing to ride home about. No real plot or lesson to be taken away. Did it need to have these things? Obviously not. It had a more profitable opening weekend than The Mario Movie and more free advertising from fans than it knew...
by Ethan Reisler | Apr 1, 2025 | Opinions
The Soviet sci-fi novel “Roadside Picnic,” written by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky and published in 1972, follows Redrick “Red” Schuhart. Following a brief visit from extraterrestrial forces — of whom were never seen, either as beings or their mode of transportation —...
by Ethan Reisler | Mar 25, 2025 | Opinions
“Classics are known as classics for a reason,” is an apt and true statement because I said it. Is it great when a classic stands up in the modern-day? Of course. Most of them are great and can make for a fun read when you’re looking for a break from your usual...
