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A Nightmare on Elm Street is the perfect horror movie. I don’t care how many of you try to tell me it’s The Shining , Halloween , or maybe The Texas Chainsaw Massacre —‘ Nightmare ’ will always be at the top of my personal list. What Wes Craven was able to do in that movie, which no other horror film could do back then (or since), is make the horror inevitable. Let me explain. Are you afraid Jason Voorhees will come after you? Just don’t go to Camp Crystal Lake. Worried about a Xenomorph ? Just…

I don’t know how you can even compare Halloween to any other holiday. No other date on the calendar can even come close to October 31st. What does Christmas have? Holiday cheer and a tree? Give me a break! I would take pumpkin spice anything over eggnog any day. And what about Thanksgiving? Sure, it has tons of amazing food, and you get to save one turkey out of 46 million, but do you get to dress up as your favorite horror movie character and scare the daylights out of random kids? No! And you…

You know what's better than being correct? Winning the lottery! But also being technically correct . In this age of social media, where we engage with complete strangers daily, there's no better feeling than shutting down a conversation or an argument with one perfect comeback. Look, anyone can be correct on the internet (and most people THINK they are, all the time), but being technically correct —that's the ace up your sleeve. It allows you to walk away victorious from any argument, even if y…

The heavy wooden door creaks open slowly. Faint orange light spills from behind it. As the door fully opens, you stand at the entrance of a vast, ancient hall. The space is dusty and draped with cobwebs, exuding a distinct musky scent that suggests the hall has remained sealed for a considerable time. Yet, curiously, all the torches and candles remain lit. Dominating the room is a grand marble table, encircled by eight chairs. Each appears as pristine as the day they were crafted, devoid of dus…

I have mixed feelings about Zoom meetings . On one hand, the convenience is undeniable—rolling out of bed, tossing on a somewhat respectable top, and joining a work meeting without ever leaving the house (let's be real, pajamas may still be the bottom half of my outfit). It's efficient, no commuting required, and I definitely don't miss sitting in traffic just to attend a meeting that could've easily been summarized in an email. But on the other hand, the non-stop video calls can start to feel…

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I have mixed feelings about Zoom meetings . On one hand, the convenience is undeniable—rolling out of bed, tossing on a somewhat respectable top, and joining a work meeting without ever leaving the house (let's be real, pajamas may still be the bottom half of my outfit). It’s efficient, no commuting required, and I definitely don’t miss sitting in traffic just to attend a meeting that could've easily been summarized in an email. But on the other hand, the non-stop video calls can start to feel…

Halloween might just top the charts as my all-time favorite holiday. Sure, I'm all about the festive cheer of Christmas, and Thanksgiving feasts hold a special place in my heart, but there's an undeniable allure to Halloween. That classic blend of orange and black? Total game-changer! Honestly, I'm tempted to drench my home in those shades all year long. The real charm of Halloween, though, lies in its celebration of the eerie and mysterious . In today's world, everything's become a tad too san…

Anyone else feel like we were transported to a different universe right after Avengers: Endgame ? Not only does the world seem to be a far worse one, with global pandemics, civil unrest, wars, and mumble rap, but it also seems like we accidentally stepped into a universe where Marvel isn't doing too hot. Remember the time when Marvel could do no wrong? When every single movie they produced broke box office records and got both the fans and the critics excited? Because I remember that! But now w…

I'm just a bard

If you want to impress (or confuse) your friends at your next trivia night, these are the nuggets of knowledge you need.

The heavy wooden door creaks open slowly. Faint orange light spills from behind it. As the door fully opens, you stand at the entrance of a vast, ancient hall. The space is dusty and draped with cobwebs, exuding a distinct musky scent that suggests the hall has remained sealed for a considerable time. Yet, curiously, all the torches and candles remain lit. Dominating the room is a grand marble table, encircled by eight chairs. Each appears as pristine as the day they were crafted, devoid of dus…

'Have a biscuit, Potter'

I like Star Wars, but I also like Star Trek, and of course Harry Potter, and Marvel, and also DC Comics, and Lord of the Rings , and Game of Thrones, and Doctor Who, and Dungeons and Dragons, and obviously The Witcher, but also Pokémon, and Zelda, and Super Mario, but also Dragon Ball, and Naruto, and Stranger Things, and I like The Mandalorian, and Battlestar Galactica, and let's not forget Firefly, and Halo. I also enjoy Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Avatar: The Last Airbender, and The Matrix…