“Freedom of Speech Does Not Mean Freedom From Consequences” Says Executioner Toronto, Canada, 2034 Toronto citizens were in for a treat last night as they got to witness the public beheading of Terrence Horn. Horn had been convicted of blasphemy of the highest degree when he accused the government of running concentration camps. “Pay no attention to him,” said Judge Lawrence
Meg 2 Features a Diverse Cast of Original Characters With the constant remakes, reboots, re-imaginings, sequels, threequels, prequels and spinoffs, movies have begun to feel formulaic. That’s why a movie like Meg 2: The Trench, works so well. Where other movies opt for safety in doing what has worked before, Meg 2 has the boldness to craft new
Cultural Appropriation! Main Actor in Upcoming Napoleon Movie is Not Even Napoleon Eyebrows were raised at the release of the trailer for the upcoming Napoleon movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix and not the 19th-century French general-turned-emperor himself. Many took to Twitter to voice their opposition to the decision by Sony Studios. “From Desiree to Bill and Ted to Night at the Museum 2,
Rock and Roll Magazine Scolds Musician for Rebelling Against the Establishment When staffers at Rolling Stone magazine heard the song of a blue-collar factory worker, they were quick to offer correction from their air-conditioned New York offices. “This singer is causing too much of a disturbance and must be shut down!” proclaimed Rolling Stone writer, Karen Ratched. “Who does he think
Conspirators Accuse Accusers of Being Conspiracy Theorists Powerful people across the world are lashing back at critics who have noticed all the powerful people across the world seem to be involved in the same events and say the same things. “These deplorables are just a bunch of tin foil hat-wearers shouting at the sky,” said Congressman Eric
The Rise of Satire Have you heard of the Scriblerus Club? It was an authors’ club founded in London in 1714. It was known for its satiric bent. Jonathan Swift was a member. Western culture had long enjoyed satire, but there was a great satiric revival right after Descartes. Satire became huge. Can we
Nation Shocked to Learn Hollywood Still Has Writers As news of the Hollywood writer’s strike reached the headlines, people around the world were speechless and wondered how such a thing could happen. “You mean, someone is actually writing this stuff?” exclaimed Robert Smith, an accountant outside Cedar Rapids. His sentiment was echoed by many who marveled and