The Merton Folio

Essays on technology, fantasy, film, music, and our world.

Featured Essay

My Linux Journey

I've spent my adult life on macOS, but I've really warmed to Linux.

August 1, 2026 12 min read

July 30, 2026 3 min read

Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues the run of excellent Spider-Man movies that are a bright spot in the MCU.

July 28, 2026 3 min read

I've co-founded a new tabletop gaming company called Tossing Bones.

June 30, 2026 2 min read

Supergirl is an exciting, frenetic movie with the pathos of true grit and the kinetic energy of a Mad Max movie.

June 14, 2026 3 min read

The Masters of the Universe movie is a fun, exciting space fantasy in the vein of the 1980s Flash Gordon.