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White Paper: Buster Scruggs as a Compelling Character for Feature Films and Serialized Television

Posted on November 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Buster Scruggs, the white-suited singing gunslinger from The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018), stands out as one of the most singular Western characters created in the 21st century. Though he appears only briefly in an anthology film, his … Continue reading →

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The Root Of The Problem

Posted on August 1, 2023 by nathanalbright

As someone who has always been deeply self-conscious of the regional nature of American culture and indeed my own regional identities, such as they are, and the influence of one’s region on one’s experiences within larger nations like the United … Continue reading →

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Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide

Posted on August 2, 2021 by nathanalbright

A few days ago I came across a relatively recent interview with the actor who had played the titular role on a television show I do not remember hearing about when it was on television for three years, namely “Ned’s … Continue reading →

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Album Review: iCarly

Posted on April 18, 2021 by nathanalbright

iCarly: Music From And Inspired by the Hit TV Show, by Various Artists As far as a sound track album is concerned, this album has a lot to commend itself for. It features a blend of songs that are from … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Answers In The Form Of Questions

Posted on December 17, 2020 by nathanalbright

Answers In The Form Of Questions: A Definitive History And Insider’s Guide To Jeopardy!, by Claire McNear This book did a good job for me in introducing a world in which I am but a peripheral figure [1], namely the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Called Out

Posted on April 17, 2020 by nathanalbright

Called Out:  Why I Traded Two Dream Jobs For A Life Of True Calling, by Paula Faris [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Bethany House.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] I have to admit that … Continue reading →

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A Modest Proposal For A Journalist-Based Reality Television Show

Posted on March 15, 2020 by nathanalbright

Note:  When I am in solitude with nothing but my own mind for company, scary things result, such as this. In the interests of providing entertainment content that may or may not violate the Geneva Convention, I propose a reality … Continue reading →

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A Modest Proposal For A Black History Channel

Posted on December 25, 2019 by nathanalbright

Not too long ago, some friends and I were talking about the desirability of a black history channel as we were dealing with jokes about Wakanda and the value of historical simulation video games, specifically Paradox’s EU4, which is a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Simpsons’ Beloved Springfield

Posted on November 8, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Simpsons’ Beloved Springfield:  Essays On The TV Series And Town That Are Part Of Us All, edited by Karma Waltonen and Denise DuVernay This is one of the worst collections of pop culture essays I have ever read, if … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Good Neighbor

Posted on August 30, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Good Neighbor:  The Life And Work Of Fred Rogers, by Maxwell King I have to admit that this book made me like Mister Rogers and his show a lot less.  That was probably not the intention of this particular … Continue reading →

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