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"Damned By My Fellow Americans: Examining the Horrors of Xenophobia, Racism, and Hybridity in &
It's been said war is hell, but hell can be found on the homefront as well as the battlefront overseas. Julie Otsuka's novel When the...
Michael Rickard II
Jan 29, 20184 min read
"There's Always the Royal Rumble."
With the Royal Rumble just days away, I can't help but get pumped up for the WWE's annual battle royal. The Rumble has always been a...
Michael Rickard II
Jan 26, 20181 min read
"Stan Stasiak and His Brief Moment at the Top of the Wrestling Industry."
Join me for another article on the life and death of one of professional wrestling's many stars, courtesy of the website Ten Bell Salute....
Michael Rickard II
Jan 25, 20181 min read
"Wrestling's Original 'Nature Boy': Buddy Rogers."
Join me for another article on the life and death of one of professional wrestling's many stars, courtesy of the website Ten Bell Salute....
Michael Rickard II
Jan 23, 20181 min read
"Duplicity and Reality: How Great Expectations Ruin Characters in 'Madras on Rainy Days.
Here is part two of a paper I wrote last year on Samina Ali's novel Madras on Rainy Days. The park is a symbol of patriarchal society’s...
Michael Rickard II
Jan 22, 20183 min read
"Life and Death in Montreal: The Career of Dino Bravo."
Join me for another article on the life and death of one of professional wrestling's many stars, courtesy of the website Ten Bell Salute....
Michael Rickard II
Jan 18, 20181 min read
"The Rowdy Life of 'Captain Redneck' Dick Murdoch."
Join me for another article on the life and death of one of professional wrestling's many stars, courtesy of the website Ten Bell Salute....
Michael Rickard II
Jan 16, 20181 min read
"Duplicity and Reality: How Great Expectations Ruin Characters in 'Madras on Rainy Days.
Here is a paper I wrote last year on Samina Ali's novel Madras on Rainy Days. Samina Ali explores the conflict between fantasy and...
Michael Rickard II
Jan 15, 20186 min read
"Did ECW Save Wrestling or Ruin It? Part Three of Three."
Although Paul Heyman's Extreme Championship Wrestling is long gone, its impact on professional wrestling can still be seen. Join me for...
Michael Rickard II
Jan 12, 20181 min read
A Look at the Career of Wrestler Moondog Spot.
Larry Booker was one of wrestling's toughest brawlers, whether he worked as Larry Latham and participated in the legendary Tupelo...
Michael Rickard II
Jan 9, 20181 min read
A Look at the Career of Wrestler Mike Bell
Mike Bell was by no means a household name for professional wrestling fans, but he was a constant presence in the squared circle, helping...
Michael Rickard II
Jan 2, 20181 min read
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thank you to all my readers for their support in 2017. May your 2018 be full of health, happiness, and prosperity. Michael Rickard II
Michael Rickard II
Jan 1, 20181 min read
Canadian Bulldog World's 2017 Year End Awards
I've been honored with the chance to write for Canadian Bulldog's World for several years now. Join me and the Internet Wrestling...
Michael Rickard II
Dec 30, 20171 min read
"Celebrating 40 Years of 'Star Wars.'"
What 9-year-old wouldn't go crazy over this film? I’ve discussed a lot of anniversaries over this blog’s history such as Dark Shadows,...
Michael Rickard II
Dec 29, 20174 min read
"Did ECW Save Wrestling or Ruin It? Part Two of Three."
Although Paul Heyman's Extreme Championship Wrestling is long gone, its impact on professional wrestling can still be seen. Join me for...
Michael Rickard II
Dec 28, 20171 min read
"'Rear Window': How to Turn a Short Story into a 112 Minute Film. Part Four of Four.&qu
Another important cinematic element is dramatic performances. Francois Truffaut observed about Hitchcock that "The neutrality you expect...
by Michael Rickard II
Dec 27, 20174 min read
Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah
I want to wish each of you a Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah. May your holiday season be full of love and cheer (not too much holiday...
Michael Rickard II
Dec 25, 20171 min read
"Did ECW Save Wrestling or Ruin It? Part One of Three."
Although Paul Heyman's Extreme Championship Wrestling is long gone, its impact on professional wrestling can still be seen. Join me as I...
Michael Rickard II
Dec 22, 20171 min read
"'Star Wars' Haters Unite!"
As readers know, I'm not a big fan of the new set of Star Wars sequels. Recently, I had the chance to voice my disgust with Star Wars...
Michael Rickard II
Dec 16, 20171 min read
"'Rear Window': How to Turn a Short Story into a 112 Minute Film. Part Three of Four.&q
Here's a final paper I wrote in 2015 on Hitchcock's classic Rear Window. Another scene relies on visuals to explore "Murder's" themes of...
by Michael Rickard II
Dec 13, 20177 min read
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