When racism and bigotry find their way into our entertainment, the least we can do is acknowledge and remove it.
…About Cancel Culture
20 from 2020
I made a lot of videos and podcast episodes in 2020. To narrow down which ones I’d pick for this video, I divided them into four categories and picked five from each one. I also talk for a little while at the beginning about my plans for making videos and podcasting in the new year, and especially my plans for writing.
…Recommends Asylums in Movies and TV
Maybe you’ve run afoul of a corrupt politician or judge. Maybe you’re a so-called “deviant”. Maybe you’ve been the victim of a crime. Whatever the reason, it’s clear you belong in one of these fine institutions. They’re here to help.
…Recommends New Trek
The last decade or so has been a real challenge for Trekkies who can’t seem to agree on what is or isn’t a worthy addition to the Star Trek franchise. Here are my recommendations for what to watch out of the most recent Star Trek series and movies.
…Recommends TV (Muppets NOW, Perry Mason, Lovecraft Country)
Adaptations are hard to do well, especially when you’re trying to balance creating something new while preserving the old. Which of these shows managed it?
…Recommends 4th of July Movies and TV
One of the best things about America is that we have so many different types of people who like so many different types of things. Each of these movies and shows is different, but they all have one thing in common: they’re all set on the Fourth of July.
…Recommends Movies and TV (Avatar Franchise)
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” has been on Netflix for a while now, and if you haven’t watched it yet, then I recommend checking it out. But what about other Avatar movies and shows?
…Recommends Movies and TV (Racial Justice)
As I said in my podcast last week, entertainment is about more than just amusement or diversion. It can enlighten and educate at the same time. Here are some movies and TV shows that can raise awareness about racial justice in the United States.
…Recommends Movies and TV (Justice League Stars)
With the news that Zack Snyder’s Justice League will be released on HBO Max in 2021, I thought I’d recommend a few other projects that the stars of JL have worked on in the past.