Derek C. F. Pegritz really enjoyed the new Cloverfield movie from J. J. Abrams. The movie has done really well in theaters and is getting some pretty good feedback on various forums. Instead of writing up a review, Derek gives us:

Modern Monsters and Modern Humanity ^[1]

This is a great look at monster movies over the years and Derek tells us his thoughts on why Cloverfield is so much fun. Whether you enjoyed the movie or not, Derek’s essay is worth reading.