Why Star Wars Needs To Be Political

There are very few things in my childhood that I remember as vividly as watching the opening to A New Hope. The scene is a near perfect example of how to world build by simply allowing that world to exist.…

C2E2 2014: Cosplay, TV, & Geek Culture

Another year, another weekend at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, otherwise known as C2E2! Compared to last year, the event seemed even smaller and downgraded a bit. The focus on comics was stronger than ever though, while the entertainment…