Silber Linings: Why the comics press matters (despite what the Eisners think)
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg responds to a recent Eisners controversy by reflecting on a decade in comics criticism.
Silber Linings: In praise of casual fandom and TMNT: MUTANT MAYHEM
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg defends casual fandom and explores how our relationships with fandom evolve over time.
SILBER LININGS: A playlist for Danny Boyle’s THE MATRIX-themed dance show
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg curates some musical suggestions for the recently-announced MATRIX-themed dance show, "Free Your Mind."
SILBER LININGS: Shut up and show me the monster
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg pushes back against the conventional wisdom that great horror stories don't "show the monster."
SILBER LININGS: The enduring appeal of “Weird Al” Yankovic
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg explores "Weird Al" Yankovic's impressive career in anticipation of the comedy musician's upcoming biopic
SILBER LININGS: Why hasn’t there been a superhero movie musical?
For the latest Silber Linings, following the news that Lady Gaga may play Harley Quinn in a musical sequel to 2019's Joker, Greg examines the curious nonexistence of superhero movie musicals.
SILBER LININGS: RRR proves subtlety is overrated
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg ponders the value of subtlety in storytelling, and shows how wildly unsubtle films like RRR prove it's unnecessary.
SILBER LININGS: On “comics accuracy” and adaptations
As comic book fans debate the aesthetics of Gorr the God Butcher in the upcoming Thor: Love and Thunder, Greg asks if we're losing sight of what's important in adaptations.
SILBER LININGS: We need more superheroes like She-Hulk
In the latest Silber Linings, Greg celebrates the superheroes who don't need a tragic origin story to help others and inspire readers.
SILBER LININGS: GUITAR HERO and ROCK BAND made us better appreciate music
In the latest Silber Linings Greg takes an affectionate look back at the rhythm games that were a staple of his teenage years.
SILBER LININGS: It’s the Revenge of the Fifth with HOWARD THE DUCK
For this week's Silber Linings, we made Greg watch HOWARD THE DUCK. You're welcome, America.
GRU’S CLUES: Why do people like Hal Jordan?
Getting to the bottom of the appeal of the most boring Green Lantern of them all.
