When horror films are analyzed for their greatness, the genre of slasher films is never included in the mix. We always turn to the more complex artistic… Read more “The Impact of Slasher Films”
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How Science Fiction Works Better in TV
I began watching Westworld recently to celebrate turning in my essay, and quickly got invested in it. The world, character arcs, and dynamism of the hosts intrigues me, especially… Read more “How Science Fiction Works Better in TV”
Awful Teen Romance: How to they Maintain Popularity?
We’ve all at least heard of the genre, whether through the Twilight Saga or some other poorly written teen romance novel/movie. It is the soft-core version of the… Read more “Awful Teen Romance: How to they Maintain Popularity?”
The Art of Time Loop: How a Cliche Genre can be Done Right
We’ve all heard of at least one movie were a guy either is stuck in a time loop of the same day, or decides to mess with… Read more “The Art of Time Loop: How a Cliche Genre can be Done Right”
YA Novels and the Curse of the “Unconventional” Protagonist
Note: when I say “unconventional”, I don’t mean diverse or unusual protagonists: I mean that they are slightly different variations of the same thing. The “unconventional” protagonist… Read more “YA Novels and the Curse of the “Unconventional” Protagonist”
Love After Divorce: The Appeal of the “Reborn Woman”
With the recent release of Book Club, I began wondering about the whole “Love After Divorce” genre that seemed to be appearing more often in mass entertainment films. The… Read more “Love After Divorce: The Appeal of the “Reborn Woman””
