Growing up, my dad and I bonded over sprawling fictional universes (in case anyone wondered how nerds are created). He got me to slog through the entire Dune saga, his personal favorite, which I ...
Why are we drawn to the ruthless pragmatism of a character like Tywin Lannister, or the rule-breaking arrogance of Tony Stark? In popular culture, the era of the pure, unwavering hero has largely ...