The Green Mile, by Stephen King

The Green Mile is an evocative title for me. I remember in 1999 seeing the Tom Hanks movie poster appearing on one of those scrolling paper ad screens you saw in shopping malls. I was also astounded to learn that The Green Mile, one of the most emotionally-heavy stories of the last couple of decades, … Continue reading The Green Mile, by Stephen King →

Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, by Tony Kushner

As a born-and-raised Catholic, angels were a symbol that I latched onto. They were always depicted so beautifully, with billowing robes, soft faces, and powerful wings that proved their divine power. They were guardians, messengers, warriors: the ultimate symbol of comfort and beauty within the religion I was raised in. In fact, although I am … Continue reading Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, by Tony Kushner →

A Head Full of Ghosts, by Paul Tremblay

You probably wouldn't know from this blog, but I actually consume horror stories quite often. I am subscribed to many a true crime YouTube channel, and I sometimes listen to Reddit stories about close encounters with scary people. I find them very mentally engaging when I'm waiting for the next penny to drop, caught in … Continue reading A Head Full of Ghosts, by Paul Tremblay →

Christine, by Stephen King

Well, we're diving back into the era of "classic" Stephen King with Christine. Many people seem to rank it among some of his best supernatural horror stories, alongside works like Pet Sematery or The Shining. I was personally skeptical about a possessed car actually being scary, but since King hasn't failed me yet, I knew … Continue reading Christine, by Stephen King →