Deep down I believe you know you’re a monster too
Author: Josh Ramos
writer | performer | educator | resident therapist
Good Boys Today, Good Boys Tomorrow: Growing Up, Holding On, and Going with the Times
The summer comedy hit about a trio of rising middle schoolers is more than just dick jokes and air humping.
In Conversation: Nathan Bajar’s “playroom” is Cathartic Relief
The resident therapist catches up with Nathan Bajar to talk about influences and identity while better understanding how tragedy plays a roll in our lives.
Let’s Only Talk About the First Five Minutes of Aziz’s “Right Now” Netflix Special
Aziz’s new special tries to reinvent his persona as anti-woke, while still making woke jokes which I will not talk about.
Sommartime Sadness: the Grief that Drives Midsommar
Ari Aster’s second full-length horror film shows the monsters we should fear are often those closest to us.
Dev’s Dark & Handsome Reflection
Dev Hynes aka Blood Orange teams up with Toro Y Moi to create a singular piece of relaxing sonic landscape backing anxious and neurotic poetry.
Bandana is Freddie Gibbs’ Cinematic California Masterpiece
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib unbridled ambition for greatest rapper-producer duo claim is nearly complete.
Boys DO Cry: How MIKE’s tears of joy Rewrites the Rules of Black Masculinity
The NYC rapper’s first release since the passing of his mother is a touching tribute to preserving mental health and still reaching your potential.
Tinkering with Toy Story 4: How The Latest Franchise Addition Makes the Existential Relatable
On depression, suicidal idealization, listening to your inner voice, and finding purpose in nothingness.
SAVE ME: How Future’s Latest EP Is A Hyper Literal Cry For Help
On SAVE ME, touching on addiction, cyclical behavior, trauma, and the horse blinds we wear to keep moving forward.