Nouveau/Niche
I write about new pieces of art or culture that I encounter, or about old favorites. I discuss the brand new (to me anyway), and the ridiculously niche, or sometimes both.
Over the Garden Wall, Intextricably Autumnal Artistry at its Finest
Over the Garden Wall is not just the perfect series to curl up with this Halloween, it’s perhaps the most quintessential piece of autumnal art.
BoJack Horseman, and When You Keep On Living
BoJack Horseman, an unusually singular entry into the adult animation genre, uniquely blends comedy and drama into what can only be called a “tragicomedy.” But yeah, he’s also literally a horse.
The Comeback, and the Ineffaceable Embarrassment of Reinvention
A reality show relies on vulnerability. Its engine runs on moments where we catch human beings on camera in their lowest, most embarrassing state. And what’s more embarrassing than a desperate attempt at reinvention?
Submissions Only, the Absurdly Prescient Masterpiece You’ve Never Heard Of
In the world of Submissions Only, a dream is alive and well amongst the show’s endearing cast of characters. It’s the dream of the working actor, the dream of just having a job, and somewhere to go when you wake up in the morning.
An Inaugural, Hesitant Blog Post
Self-indulgence is hard for me...when it’s public.