Category Archives: Armchair Philosophy

Early Thoughts on Arkham Knight

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Erik

Warning: The following is going into a gigantic spoiler for Batman: Arkham Knight. It’s a big story point and if you haven’t played the game, you probably should not read the following. Even my set-up will give you a pretty … Continue reading →

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Nay for Comics

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Erik

It’s a good thing I’m sick today and cannot write a full appraisal of what’s been going on in comics this week, because between the Batgirl variant cover and the Chris Sims debate, I’m left only thinking “nay for comics.” … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on DLC

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Erik

So, it’s Assassin’s Creed week for me and though I’ve not received my games from Amazon as I write this, I’m pretty stoked. Well, stoked enough to use the word “stoked” in polite company. But talk about the game in … Continue reading →

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The Wild World of Video for 8/27/14

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Erik

There was a time when we wanted the future to come and it looked something like this: We’ll excuse the snowy whiteness of the whole endeavor for the moment because there’s something else going on that I find fascinating. In … Continue reading →

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So Sorry for the Absence

Posted on July 31, 2014 by David D.

First, let me apologize for my truancy over the last few weeks. I don’t want to not post and I didn’t intend to not post, I just happened to find myself swamped with work because, well, I got a new … Continue reading →

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Film is Dead

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Erik

Sometimes you have to make a bold, declarative statement to get some attention, so here it is: Film is dead. The narrative form, a story told in a 90-120 minute filmed drama, utilizing photography, acting, pace, editing, production design, score … Continue reading →

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On Alienation and a Tragedy

Posted on May 29, 2014 by David D.

Although I’m self conscious about adding yet another speculative voice to the discussion of the issues around the tragic UC Santa Barbara killings this week, I feel a need to comment on a few ideas that I think have been … Continue reading →

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