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Spider-Noir, first impressions

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My literal first thoughts after finishing the first episode: mmm mm yes, that is FUN! I want more!

Spider-Noir is not a modern-styled piece. Spider-Noir is not trying to be a modern-styled piece. It is very obviously reaching for classic noir while holding onto its modern sensibilities. It isn’t a pitch perfect match for actual historical noir, but this loving homage feels right.

It also might throw you for a loop if you don’t know what you’re getting yourself into. How recently have you seen classic noir?

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New Star Trek reflections, Starfleet Academy

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We’ve had another week of sickness here in my home. This meant that I missed Arisia, much to my dismay. My apologies if you had hoped to see me there. I hope you enjoyed it without me.

Perhaps this is a good time to reflect on the newest Star Trek show (Starfleet Academy) and the last one I watched (Strange New Worlds season 3).

Strange New Worlds season 3 was…

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Have baby, still sick; 11/13/25

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I have a piece in the works revisiting Boots, but I’ve been doing extra baby duty this week and I’m well past the point of being sick for a month. You’ll have to wait a little longer.

Instead, please accept this (relevant) link to a video essay by Schnee about recognizing when and how you’re being propagandized. This is kind of a spoiler but I’ll be referring to Schnee’s video in that larger piece on Boots.

Dead Boy Detectives (Netflix 2024)

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I’m two episodes into Dead Boy Detectives and I’m having a blast. Something about this feels wonderfully light and playful, despite the show’s somber, grisly, and morbid elements.

What can I say?

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How has Fallout been my chill-out?

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It’s been a minute.

I’ve been packing, clearing out, and moving into a smaller space (plus storage). This is, as ever, revealing. It’s also a tremendously time-hungry pain in the ass.

I’ve had less time for consuming media as a result of all this, but I’ve sometimes watched an episode of Fallout as a way of relaxing in the evenings. And I do mean relaxing. But why is this show about awful stuff not awful?

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