Joshua Gibbs

Teenagers Are A Spoiled Lot

Generally speaking, teenagers are a selfish and spoiled lot. When they do not like the rules, they complain, and when complaining does not work, they simply break the rules. Teenagers have a hard time comprehending the rather simple idea that they are not yet ultimately responsible for how things turn out, and that this means theyContinue reading “Teenagers Are A Spoiled Lot”

Review (Sort Of): Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis”

For around twenty years, when discussing “the worst movie of all time,” I’ve gone back and forth on three films: Random Hearts, Cool World, and Blair Witch 2: Book of Shadows. All three are bad in different ways: cloying, grating, grasping, hollow. There’s a new kid in town, though. I saw Megalopolis late last weekContinue reading “Review (Sort Of): Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis””

Come Hear Me Tell High-Wire Truths By The Beach

“There are several weak spots through which many worldly ideas enter our [classical Christian] schools: the Instagram and TikTok accounts of students and the LinkedIn accounts of administrators. LinkedIn is as bad for administrators as Instagram is for sophomore girls. Instagram is where teenage girls go to learn about wellness trends, trauma, therapy, and it’sContinue reading “Come Hear Me Tell High-Wire Truths By The Beach”

Sculpting Conversations Later

It’s actually quite validating to see people who don’t like you rip off your best ideas.

Interpol’s “Direction” Is Now On Spotify

This is one of those weird songs that a very few people are deeply attached to. I am one of them.

How To Reheat And Serve Leftovers For Dinner So There Aren’t Many Dishes To Do

1. Heat up the leftovers in the oven, then serve on regular plates. 2. Burn the house down. Buy a new house and new dishes that are already clean.

Teacher Appreciation Week Ain’t What It Used To Be

“The decline of Teacher Appreciation Week is either a random phenomenon or it means something, and I think it the latter. We can’t explain away the current state of Teacher Appreciation Week on the grounds that no one has the time, energy, or money for little parties and treats that they once had, because atContinue reading “Teacher Appreciation Week Ain’t What It Used To Be”

My New Podcast Is Available Now

The first two episodes of “In the Trenches” are available now. Tap the link below to listen. You can also subscribe to “In the Trenches” on Apple here.

Classics

“The check is in the mail.” “On my way.” “We’ve got a very special community here.”

The Chiastic Structure of “Dumb and Dumber”

A: Lloyd pauses by side of the road, leers at beautiful woman. B: Mary rejects Lloyd. C: Dead parrot. D: Boy scammed out of money/money spent. E: Mental is poisoned. F: Lloyd pees while in transit. G: Exchange of vehicles: van traded in for moped. H: Harry walks back to Providence/ Harry and Lloyd getContinue reading “The Chiastic Structure of “Dumb and Dumber””