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Nov 6

My Boy Stable: A Confession in Six Pro Wrestlers

In defense of the wrestlers who never needed the main event to become my favorites.

My Boy Stable: A Confession in Six Pro Wrestlers

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Sep 12

Michael Jackson’s ‘Captain EO’ Turns 40 (Part 2 of 2): The Beam and the Crop

In the film, the right song unlocks the beauty in a monster. Offscreen, someone decides how much Michael Jackson was allowed in the frame.

Michael Jackson’s ‘Captain EO’ Turns 40 (Part 2 of 2): The Beam and the Crop

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Sep 10

Michael Jackson’s ‘Captain EO’ Turns 40 (Part 1 of 2): “Let the Music Tell You What It Wants to Be”

Engineer Matt Forger revisits the groundbreaking Disney film and reveals a full-length "We Are Here to Change the World" remains…

Michael Jackson’s ‘Captain EO’ Turns 40 (Part 1 of 2): “Let the Music Tell You What It Wants to Be”

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Aug 25

Aaliyah, Kobe Bryant, and Where We Keep the Old World

Aaliyah died weeks before 9/11. Kobe Bryant died weeks before the pandemic. Both became landmarks for worlds we didn’t know were ending.

Aaliyah, Kobe Bryant, and Where We Keep the Old World

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Aug 2

Tom Holland Is the Greatest Live-Action Spider-Man

Tobey Maguire owns the best film. Andrew Garfield owns the biggest heart. Tom Holland owns the truest version of the character.

Tom Holland Is the Greatest Live-Action Spider-Man

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Jul 12

The Broken Script That Freed Bad Boys

The original discovers who these people are. The sequels remind you.

The Broken Script That Freed Bad Boys

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Jun 25

Michael Jackson Steps Out of Formation

How Motown 25 staged his passage from family act to solo myth.

Michael Jackson Steps Out of Formation

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Jun 24

What the Extended Mix of “Bad” Reveals

The album version captures Michael Jackson’s precision. The remix lets him step out from behind the polish.

What the Extended Mix of “Bad” Reveals

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Jun 4

Michael Jackson, Netflix, and the Difference Between Suspicion and Proof

Why I remain unconvinced by the allegations, and why that doesn’t require pretending Michael Jackson was normal.

Michael Jackson, Netflix, and the Difference Between Suspicion and Proof

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May 15

Be Careful What Your Heart Reveals: A Review of Obsession (2026)

Curry Barker’s newest horror film is a parable about getting exactly what you want.

Be Careful What Your Heart Reveals: A Review of Obsession (2026)

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I want to write stories that challenge your mind, stir your heart, and stay with you long after you finish reading.

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