Essay
Small Town Theater Memories
Growing up in a small town, going to the movies wasn’t just entertainment, it was an event. A rarity. A lifeline to the outside world. We didn’t have a megaplex …
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Special Feature
The Simplicity and Nostalgia of Atari Video Games
Before gaming became a cinematic, open-world spectacle, it was something far more elemental, and in many ways, more magical. For those who grew up in the late ’70s and early …
Essay
When This Free Bird Got Grounded
Spring of 1994. I had just turned sixteen, and like most kids that age, I was riding high on a mix of newfound freedom and teenage defiance. I had my …
Essay
Shooting Out the Lights
Back when I was in elementary school, we had a few things to look forward to every year. There was the Halloween season of which the main highlight was the yearly …
Essay
Summers at the Lake
Being nestled deep in the Appalachian mountains, going to the beach might as well have been like going to the moon. But while we don’t have beaches and oceans to …
Article
The Short Life of the Chevy Chase Show
In the crowded and competitive world of 1990s late-night television, The Chevy Chase Show stands out. Not for its longevity or acclaim, but for its spectacularly short and disappointing run. Airing on …
Essay
King of the Castle
The photo above is of the classic LEGO set King’s Castle. It plays a pivotal role in this tale as it captures the essence of what I went through dealing …