The Defenses for Tolkien Part 2
Frankie considers counter-arguments against the allegations of racism leveled at J.R.R. Tolkien by critics and scholars.
The Three Charges Against Tolkien Part I
Frankie-Robin Cooper examines the presence of Racism, Scientific Racism, and Moral Geography in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Dune: Spice and Oil, Oil and Spice
Frankie-Robin Cooper examines Spice as a metaphor for oil in Frank Herbert’s Dune and the implications it has for the films.
The Poetry of Color in Dune
Explore the poetry of color in Dune Part II.
3 Scenes from Frank Herbert’s Dune that I Wish Were Included in the Movie
Frankie-Robin Cooper compares Frank Herbert’s Dune with Denis Villeneuve’s movie adaptations. 3 important scenes from Dune.
Why I Love The Harfoots: An Open Letter To The Path
Explore why my co-writers are totally wrong about the Harfoots in LotR: The Rings of Power, and join the Free Peoples of Team Frankie against the forces of Darkness.
Elves and A Tale of Two Authors: Galadhrim and Scoia’tael
On the differences between elves in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings and Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher Saga and their adaptations.
The Last of Us Post-Covid
Discover why ‘The Last of Us’ resonates post-COVID. Explore how pandemic narratives, like TLOU, help process trauma through art.
What Defines The Cyberpunk Aesthetic and Why is it So Appealing?
Frankie goes in-depth on the Cyberpunk aesthetic, from fashion and architecture to vehicles and culture.
I Cast Gun!! Dungeons and Dragons and Cyberpunk Red
Delve into the mechanics of Cyberpunk Red, the tabletop inspiration for Cyberpunk 2077, and how they will destroy you.
Yennefer: Chaos And Motherhood
Yennefer, Ciri, and embracing the chaos of love.
The Witcher, The Last of Us, and Found Fatherhood
Frankie talks The Witcher, TLOU, Daddy Issues, and Gen Z masculinity in modern sci-fi fantasy adaptations.