Writing in the Thranalysis section

Reviews and analysis of the themes present in various media.

• Scott Pilgrim vs Thranalysis >> Sat 30 July 2022 >> 2010, movies, music, alternative culture,

  This film is much more moving than you might expect, so here is an examination of how Scott Pilgrim vs the World can rock the soul. You might come to this film for the well-crafted visuals, or simply because you saw it on a 'must-see cult film list'. But beyond the humour, the visuals and the boy-is-besotted-with-girl plot there are some clever insights.

• The music of Guided by Voices - An Analysis >> Sun 17 April 2022 >> music, gbv, guided-by-voices, lyricism,

  A profile for this band who've never been able to break into the big lane; that's a good thing. There's an understated brilliance to their work. It isn't for everyone, but those who understand will be converted at the first listen.

• Girls and Boys by Blur >> Sat 06 November 2021 >> music, themes, reviews, meaning, satire,

  This is the opening track from the Parklife album. It is more than a mere dance piece.

• Fireside in the Shire >> Sun 26 September 2021 >> literature, lotr, quips, ethics,

  Sharing some things that were noticed when reading the opening scenes of the Fellowship of the Ring.

• The Road by Bilbo Baggins >> Sun 05 September 2021 >> literature, lotr, poetry,

  It is too tempting to rush through the lines of verse in these books. Yet I find even this one provoking.

• Facial Phrases >> Sat 04 September 2021 >> literature, lotr, humour, quips,

  Here are some facial phrases found through my literary (and televised) travels.