Eric MartinThe Integrity of ‘Women Talking,’ the Flaws of ‘Barbie,’ & the Power of Second Wave FeminismWomen Talking earned Sarah Polley an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2023 as well as a Best Director nomination. Greta…Feb 3Feb 3
Eric MartinWhy Is ChapGPT Free?And will generative A.I. continue to be freely accessible online?Oct 2, 2023Oct 2, 2023
Eric MartinControversial Games: Qatar’s World Cup, China’s Olympics, and the Controversies around the World’s…Hosting the World Cup isn’t cheap. Neither is hosting the Olympics. Nations who host the World Cup and the Olympic Games often lose money…Dec 16, 2022Dec 16, 2022
Eric MartinGary Vee’s Open SecretGary Vaynerchuk (aka Gary Vee) knows something special. At the seat of his philosophy is a secret truth that animates his many businesses…Oct 23, 2022Oct 23, 2022
Eric MartinThe Theme of Legacy in FENCESThematic Analysis of August Wilson’s play, FencesNov 25, 2021Nov 25, 2021
Eric MartinThe Moral Territories of James Baldwin’s ANOTHER COUNTRYAnother Country (1962) is James Baldwin’s third novel (and fifth published book). Many of its topics — race, racism, sexual fluidity — fit…Oct 3, 2021Oct 3, 2021
Eric MartinA That Changes — The CHANGELING by Joy WilliamsThoughts on The Changeling by Joy WilliamsSep 24, 2021Sep 24, 2021
Eric MartinZadie Smith’s NW — Here, there is no futureThoughts on NW by Zadie SmithSep 24, 2021Sep 24, 2021
Eric MartinALONE — What is this reality show really about?Analyzing the History Channel’s hit show, ALONEOct 2, 20201Oct 2, 20201
Eric MartinPop Theory: The Social Commentary Embedded in ‘House Hunters’ (HGTV)The social commentary in House Hunters on HGTV is usually subtle, baked into the choices made before filming begins for each episode. Once…Sep 6, 2020Sep 6, 2020