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 […]
Rumi and Jinu: On Some Showing Compassion, Making a Difference
The entire narrative weight of the K-Pop Demon Hunters movie hinged on one important decision that Rumi made midway through the story: the decision to stop looking at Jinu as […]
Rumi’s Last Stand: A Battle Already Won
As Rumi’s journey reached its epic conclusion, her final battle against Gwi-Ma began with his mocking accusation: “You can’t fix the world… you can’t even fix yourself.” While Rumi agreed […]
Exposing the Saja Boys: Friends or Frauds?
As the Saja Boys’ devious plan to steal the hearts (and souls) of their fans built to a grand finale, the depth of their deception was revealed in a line […]
