Written by: Kevin Berge

Let's get this out of the way right off the bat: I do not support J.K. Rowling. Her transphobic statements have gone far beyond a simple mistake to the point of active vile hatred toward a group that is already marginalized and belittled by those in power. I will not even link her hateful statements to lend them credence.

Despite repeated criticism and the likelihood that she has been repeatedly told to apologize and drop the issue by those she should respect, she has only continued to use her platform to spread hateful remarks insinuating that the transgender community is invalid, even stating that the community is actively oppressing women (like an insane person).

This article is not in fact an attempt to tell you that you should consume Harry Potter media. Quite the opposite. Trans women and trans men are completely valid as are all people. Gender is a social concept and defined by one's individual understanding of their own identity, not the rigid biological labels assigned at birth.

If you do not agree on the above points and began reading this article with the hope that I would validate your continued consumption of Harry Potter media, you can feel free to get off the train now. This conversation will go many directions, but none will ever validate J.K. Rowling's hate speech.

Quick Take: My Man Godfrey carries ridiculous humor to a level that feels timeless. Its cast stand firm in memorable roles with a central absurd hook that makes this an enduring comedic classic for those that are not averse to old films.

Written by: Kevin Berge

As I continue to manage in this pandemic, I find myself overwhelmed with thoughts. In order to get them all out, I wanted to make sure I got them all on the page.

My girlfriend spent a few weeks with me, and we did a lot of movie watching. Thus, films are on my mind. I watched far too much Star Wars, all of the Lord of the Rings movies, and a variety of others as well.

All of it together led to an interesting rush of thoughts while we were stuck mostly inside due to this massive global pandemic. I have tried to put together my thoughts in a cohesive form.

Instead, it became this, a reflection on film, TV, streaming, and the world at large.

Written by: Kevin Berge

Quick Take: Tenet has the deep imagination of Christopher Nolan's best work. Bold, fresh, and cinematic, this is an experience worth watching on a big screen, but it lacks strong human characters to capture its feigned deep emotions.

Written by: Kevin Berge

Quick Take: The New Mutants may feel different from other comic book movies on the surface, but it ultimately boils down to an entertaining but forgettable teen action film. Despite the best efforts of the cast, it will be easy to let the entire movie fade into the background.