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Category: Analysis

The Smash Pros: The Art of Long-Form Comedy

Posted on January 25, 2017January 4, 2018 by Joshua Klafter

In my opinion, long-form comedy is the most satisfying form of comedy out there. Although I do love stand-up and short videos, to me, the pinnacle of the genre comes in the form of the the long game. The core of the artform of comedy is jokes: setup and punchline in that order. However, I…

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Moana and Wind Waker: Perfecting the Polynesian Ocean Explorer Aesthetic

Posted on January 8, 2017January 8, 2019 by Joshua Klafter

May as well cash in on the Moana hype train for a second time. There is a particular aesthetic in media that I have become increasingly fond of over the years. This is that of the Polynesian ocean explorer. Today I am going to be explaining this aesthetic, as well as why I appreciate it,…

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How Moana Messed Me Up

Posted on January 5, 2017January 8, 2019 by Joshua Klafter

When I think about movies I want to see in theaters, I place them in one of three categories. There’s the top tier- movies I must see in theaters, maybe even opening night. Then comes middle tier- movies I would like to see in theaters, but will take my time to see. Finally, at the…

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Endgame: A Deeper Look into the Game of Thrones S6 Finale

Posted on June 29, 2016January 4, 2018 by Joshua Klafter

Well, this is finally it, we are officially in the endgame of Game of Thrones. All of the narrative chess pieces are in position; everything has come together for the final arc of the series. Due to its importance, I thought i’d take a deeper approach with this episode than my typical vlog style video…

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Why Oshiete! Galko-chan is Good

Posted on April 8, 2016April 22, 2018 by Joshua Klafter

Oshiete! Galko-chan has come to the close of its first, and probably last season. Upon completion, I logged onto MyAnimeList, and gave it a rating of 6 (fine). A 6 is just that, fine. It’s not great, but it’s definitely not bad. However, I ask myself, why do I keep on thinking about this show,…

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The Transformation of the Japanese Legislature in the Aftermath of World War 2

Posted on March 10, 2016April 22, 2018 by Joshua Klafter

Note: This analytical essay was initially submitted as a final paper for a Comparative Political Institutions course, and has been edited modified for the purposes of this blog. Modern Japan is considered by many to be a beacon of democracy. However, Japan didn’t’ always have the democratic prominence that it is known for today. Before…

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens- An Analytical Essay

Posted on January 20, 2016April 22, 2018 by Joshua Klafter

Well, here we are with what is probably the most inevitable review I have ever written. Believe it or not, I have actually been putting this review off. Due to the sheer amount of topics to discuss regarding this film, I thought maybe a free-form analysis similar to my RWBY reviews would be the better…

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