Archive - The Filter

Is 'The Last of Us: Part II' Even Possible On TV?

The first season often improved upon the video game. As the HBO series adapts the second half of the story, it faces a serious identity crisis.

May 28 •

Andor is 'Topical' Because It Doesn't Try

Somehow, the only long-form show for people with attention spans on television is a Star Wars prequel.

May 17 •

April 2025

Trump Does Not Understand The Consequences of His Nintendo Switch 2 Policy

The president, in one swift and unrelenting action, has singlehandedly realigned American politics for a generation of gamers.

Apr 5 •

March 2025

A Tale of Two Severances

Spoilers for season one! But don't spoil me on season two. I haven't started yet.

Mar 23 •

February 2025

Last Weekend At Joshua Tree

Experiment in radical laziness (trying to relax). Here's some new photos though.

Feb 24 •

Are We Amusing Ourselves To Death Or Do We Just Hate Fun?

Book Review #1: 'Amusing Ourselves To Death: Public Discourse In The Age of Show Business' by Neil Postman

Feb 11 •

January 2025

What Is A Subculture?

A short review of different kinds of post-college lives.

Jan 25 •

Should You Quit The News?

A guide to being less insane for fellow addicts.

Jan 11 •

October 2023

This is The Filter.

Oct 8, 2023 •

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