//podcastplus.net/feed/the-life-and-writings-of-alex-cortright~a776c07a Fantasy writer talking about cool stories. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:16:35 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/9951200-why-the-matrix-succeeded-and-the-sequels-failed-the-wachowskis.mp3 In this episode, I re-watched The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, and The Matrix Revolutions to take a deep dive into explaining what went both right and wrong with the sequels. How the Wachowski's lost their way, and my feelings on the series as a whole.  Alex Cortright is a writer with a love for learning and discussing story, especially sci-fi and fantasy!  Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238 Blog: https://alexcortright.wordpress.com/ Instagram: @AlexCRight Tue, 25 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/9951200-why-the-matrix-succeeded-and-the-sequels-failed-the-wachowskis.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/episodes/9951200-why-the-matrix-succeeded-and-the-sequels-failed-the-wachowskis.mp3 In this episode, I re-watched The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, and The Matrix Revolutions to take a deep dive into explaining what went both right and wrong with the sequels. How the Wachowski's lost their way, and my feelings on the series as a whole.  Alex Cortright is a writer with a love for learning and discussing story, especially sci-fi and fantasy!  Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238 Blog: https://alexcortright.wordpress.com/ Instagram: @AlexCRight Tue, 25 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/episodes/9951200-why-the-matrix-succeeded-and-the-sequels-failed-the-wachowskis.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/9876651-steins-gate-and-what-makes-anime-unique.mp3 Alex Cortright is a writer with a love for learning and discussing story, especially sci-fi and fantasy! Sorry for the wait on this one, guys. Tonight, we're talking about Steins;Gate, one of my all-time favorite anime tv shows, and why I love it so. I tried to tie my thoughts on the show together into a broader narrative about anime. I hope you enjoy. Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238 Blog: https://alexcortright.wordpress.com/ Instagram: @AlexCRight Wed, 12 Jan 2022 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/9876651-steins-gate-and-what-makes-anime-unique.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/episodes/9876651-steins-gate-and-what-makes-anime-unique.mp3 Alex Cortright is a writer with a love for learning and discussing story, especially sci-fi and fantasy! Sorry for the wait on this one, guys. Tonight, we're talking about Steins;Gate, one of my all-time favorite anime tv shows, and why I love it so. I tried to tie my thoughts on the show together into a broader narrative about anime. I hope you enjoy. Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238 Blog: https://alexcortright.wordpress.com/ Instagram: @AlexCRight Wed, 12 Jan 2022 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/episodes/9876651-steins-gate-and-what-makes-anime-unique.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/9650575-marvel-s-eternals-and-why-context-matters.mp3 In this video, I tried to make sense of my thoughts on the latest Marvel Film, Eternals. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNU2oqvRAs_aE00SmDG_Dng/ Blog: https://alexcortright.wordpress.com/ Instagram: @AlexCRight Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/9650575-marvel-s-eternals-and-why-context-matters.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/episodes/9650575-marvel-s-eternals-and-why-context-matters.mp3 In this video, I tried to make sense of my thoughts on the latest Marvel Film, Eternals. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNU2oqvRAs_aE00SmDG_Dng/ Blog: https://alexcortright.wordpress.com/ Instagram: @AlexCRight Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/episodes/9650575-marvel-s-eternals-and-why-context-matters.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/9573712-the-golden-compass-his-dark-materials-and-philip-pullman-s-legacy-of-wonder.mp3 Alex Cortright is a writer with a love for learning and discussing story, especially sci-fi and fantasy! Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238 Blog: https://alexcortright.wordpress.com/ Instagram: @AlexCRight In this video, I tried to make sense of my thoughts surrounding the 2007 Golden Compass film directed by Chris Weitz and the His Dark Materials HBO series. I took a trip down memory lane along the way to delve deeper into Philip Pullman, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass as well to tie it all together into a somewhat large piece I hope you all enjoy! Thu, 18 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/9573712-the-golden-compass-his-dark-materials-and-philip-pullman-s-legacy-of-wonder.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/episodes/9573712-the-golden-compass-his-dark-materials-and-philip-pullman-s-legacy-of-wonder.mp3 Alex Cortright is a writer with a love for learning and discussing story, especially sci-fi and fantasy! Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238 Blog: https://alexcortright.wordpress.com/ Instagram: @AlexCRight In this video, I tried to make sense of my thoughts surrounding the 2007 Golden Compass film directed by Chris Weitz and the His Dark Materials HBO series. I took a trip down memory lane along the way to delve deeper into Philip Pullman, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass as well to tie it all together into a somewhat large piece I hope you all enjoy! Thu, 18 Nov 2021 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/episodes/9573712-the-golden-compass-his-dark-materials-and-philip-pullman-s-legacy-of-wonder.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/9531572-metal-gear-solid-4-and-the-magic-we-leave-behind.mp3 Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238 Blog: https://alexcortright.wordpress.com/ Instagram: @AlexCRight Alex Cortright is a writer with a love for learning and discussing story, especially sci-fi and fantasy! In this episode, I took a trip down memory lane through the Metal Gear Solid series, fixating on Guns Of The Patriots, but also touching on Sons Of Liberty, Snake Eater, and The Phantom Pain. MGS was a Christmas miracle for me in 2007 and I hope this story resonates with you in some way. Have games changed? Or have we? Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/9531572-metal-gear-solid-4-and-the-magic-we-leave-behind.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/episodes/9531572-metal-gear-solid-4-and-the-magic-we-leave-behind.mp3 Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238 Blog: https://alexcortright.wordpress.com/ Instagram: @AlexCRight Alex Cortright is a writer with a love for learning and discussing story, especially sci-fi and fantasy! In this episode, I took a trip down memory lane through the Metal Gear Solid series, fixating on Guns Of The Patriots, but also touching on Sons Of Liberty, Snake Eater, and The Phantom Pain. MGS was a Christmas miracle for me in 2007 and I hope this story resonates with you in some way. Have games changed? Or have we? Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/939238/episodes/9531572-metal-gear-solid-4-and-the-magic-we-leave-behind.mp3