A list of all the new shows I watched in 2022. Men would sooner put the realm to the torch than see a woman ascend the Iron Throne. Princess Rhaenys House of the Dragon, Season 1 Anatomy of a Scandal… Read More ›
High Fantasy
The Formula of Final Fantasy: “David and Goliath”
The “David and Goliath” motif “David and Goliath” refers to one of human history’s oldest mythological and literary motifs. It comes from the biblical tale of David and his triumph over the giant Philistine champion, Goliath. In 1 Samuel 17 –… Read More ›
A Year of Re-reads!
Every two years, I make an effort to re-read the Harry Potter series. For many people, myself included, Harry Potter was the gateway into literature and the enjoyment of reading — I certainly thought of reading as a chore (or… Read More ›
The Formula of Final Fantasy: Crystals
On the Nature of the Crystals Crystals are the symbol of the Final Fantasy franchise. Regardless of plot, form, or setting, crystals have made an appearance in almost every game in the franchise, mainline or spin-off, since the conception of Final Fantasy. In… Read More ›
The Formula of Final Fantasy: Logos
Originally, before deciding on The Formula of Final Fantasy, I wanted to write up an analysis of each Final Fantasy logo. Beautiful as they are, I was interested in examining the symbolism and meanings of the logos as they relate… Read More ›