Are the Menendez brothers really monsters?


On August 20, 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez shot their parents José and Kitty to death. These brothers, Lyle being the oldest and Erik being the youngest, grew up in a wealthy family in Beverly Hills, California, but even though money was not a problem in their lives, the brothers claimed that their parents were abusive. 

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Deconstructing horror


When horror is brought up in discussion, people invariably think of the heavy hitters. Games like the FNAF series, movies like Halloween, or even some entries from the recently popular analog horror subgenre like The Walten Files. Each of these are scary in their own way, but why?

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Can anything be art?


What do you think of when you see a banana taped on a wall? What about a urinal in a public space? While you may be thinking that these sound just like random things, what they have in common is that they are known for being innovative pieces of contemporary art…

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Why Tekken 8 should be the next game you play


We’re only a few months into 2024, and there’s already a multitude of great games to choose from. Some popular titles include Helldivers 2, and Persona 3: Reload. But only one game stands out, and that would be Bandai Namco’s Tekken 8. This is going to be a review of Tekken 8 as well as an introduction to the series for those who are unfamiliar.

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The Last Laugh: The Decline of Sitcoms in Modern Entertainment


In the wide variety of shows that modern entertainment provides, sitcoms like “Friends,” “Modern Family,” and “The Office” are becoming forgotten, with laughter fading into the echoes of memory. Due to the recent rise of digital media, sitcoms are struggling to maintain relevance in today’s society. With the use of streaming platforms rising and attention spans shrinking, the decline of sitcoms marks the end of an era. 

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