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…20 min read·Feb 3, 2024----
Eric MartinWhy Is ChapGPT Free?And will generative A.I. continue to be freely accessible online?8 min read·Oct 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…7 min read·Dec 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…10 min read·Oct 23, 2022----
Eric MartinThe Theme of Legacy in FENCESThematic Analysis of August Wilson’s play, Fences5 min read·Nov 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…6 min read·Oct 3, 2021----
Eric MartinA That Changes — The CHANGELING by Joy WilliamsThoughts on The Changeling by Joy Williams3 min read·Sep 24, 2021----
Eric MartinZadie Smith’s NW — Here, there is no futureThoughts on NW by Zadie Smith4 min read·Sep 24, 2021----
Eric MartinALONE — What is this reality show really about?Analyzing the History Channel’s hit show, ALONE5 min read·Oct 2, 2020--1--1
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…5 min read·Sep 6, 2020----