Starscream – The Ultimate Decepticon?
Starscream, Megatron’s second-in-command, may be the ultimate Decepticon… not because he is the most intelligent or most powerful of his teammates, but due to the fact that he is the […]
Megatron – The Importance of the “Means” to our End
At the heart of the conflict between the Autobots and the Decepticons is the difference between what Optimus Prime and Megatron are prepared to do to achieve peace. Both leaders […]
The Dinobots: Moving Past our Pain to Fulfill our Calling
The Dinobots are one of the most interesting character studies in the Transformers universe… this group of incredibly powerful robots are nearly unstoppable as a team, but because of the […]
Ironhide – Iron Sharpening Iron
While Optimus Prime was a fearless leader both on and off the battlefield, he still needed his weapons specialist Ironhide to not only cover his literal back, but his figurative […]
Ratchet – The Healer’s Burden
Ratchet has one of the most challenging jobs in the entire Autobots squad… as the chief medical officer, he is charged with both working on the front lines of the […]
Often Underestimated, Rarely Defeated: Bumblebee’s Oversized Heart
Whether it is in his original Volkswagen Bug G1 design or in his updated incarnations as a Chevy Camaro, Bumblebee is typically undersized and outmatched by the opponents he faces… […]
Optimus Prime a A “Prime” Example of Servant Leadership
Optimus Prime is an icon in the realms of film and animation for a very good reason. He personified servant leadership for ALL sentient beings and proved that being a […]
Batman Day – “Endure”
One of my favorite scenes in the “Dark Knight” movie is when Bruce Wayne asks for Alfred’s advice when dealing with the Joker’s horrific actions. And when he asks, “What […]
Optimus Prime’s Last Stand: A Good Fight and a Finished Race
It isn’t hyperbole to say that the death of Optimus Prime in the Transformers movie was one of the most significant events of my adolescent life… until that moment, I […]
Sealing the Honmoon: When the Going Gets Tough
The closer that Huntrix came to finally sealing the honmoon and setting the entire world free from demonic oppression, the more desperate and persistent their opposition became. The path forward […]
