Archive - The Long Take

R.I.P. Mere Musings (2022–2024)

New name, new aims: rebranding to "The Long Take"

Sep 6 •

August 2024

The Multiverse: Selling vs. Storytelling

Why they're so dissatisfying, and how to fix them

Aug 10 •

July 2024

Respecting the Dead(pool): Is Marvel Over?

Plus: my thoughts on Twisters, Longlegs, and other summer flicks!

Jul 27 •

Spiritual Helps

An encouraging Puritan prayer and my favorite (modern) hymn

Jul 20 •

June 2024

They're (Still) Only Chasing Safety

Looking back at Underoath 20 years after their breakthrough album

Jun 15 •

I'm a Published Poet?

Plus: what I've been reading, watching, and listening to

Jun 14 •

May 2024

Tim Keller: Remembered for Self-Forgetfulness

Musings after one year without the beloved New York pastor

May 19 •

March 2024

Sunday as Usual

The extraordinary reason to carry on with ordinary life

Mar 31 •

Oscars 2024: Predictions

My predictions and fingers-crossed hopes for this year's awards!

Mar 8 •

December 2023

The Best of the Year!

My favorite books, albums, and movies from 2023

Dec 28, 2023 •

November 2023

Ridley Scott Doesn't Give a...

But maybe he should.

Nov 24, 2023 •

November Watchlist

Movies, old and new, worth watching this month!

Nov 8, 2023 •

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