The importance of being comfy

The importance of comfy media is something that, I feel, everyone can agree on. In the age of the internet, it’s not uncommon to hear people talking about their comfort show or their comfort character or book. After all, it’s hard to disagree that getting cozy under one’s covers and watching kitsch cartoons or reading […]

‘Frankenstein’: A monster mash of ideas

A quick word: there will be a mention of violence and suicide. This is also a general spoiler warning.  In honor of Halloween, which at the time of publishing will have passed, let’s talk about “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley. “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus” is a classic of science and Gothic fiction, most notable for […]