Brian explains why it's not bad writing for characters to make horrible decisions.
Cronin Theory of Pop Culture
Brian explains why you simply cannot form opinions based on headlines.
Brian explains why creators should at least address the negative tropes surrounding their plot points when "defending" them.
Brian explains why shipbaiting, like the creators of Ted Lasso did with Ted and Rebecca is a bad idea (as it really all baiting, honestly).
Brian explains the seemingly simple, but apparently difficult to achieve, concept of allowing your movie musical to be promoted with music from the movie musical.
Brian explains why there is a limit to how much new continuity you can pile on to an adaptation until you're really no longer adapting anything
Brain explains why authorial intent, while not useless, is ultimately not the final word on any critical reading topic.
Brian explains why you shouldn't have your characters be amazing comedians and/or musicians unless you're really good at writing comedy/music
Brian explains why you should probably not be embarrassed by a property if you plan on adapting it.
Brian explains why films and TV shows "inspired by true events" have to make sure that they are punching up, not punching down