An Ode To Tropes
When you become a diehard fan of a type of media or genre (really any of them), you notice patterns. I’ve spoken before about storytelling patterns in the wider construct of narratives, but what I mean this time is tropes.
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It Came From The Archives “What Does ‘Originality’ Really Mean In Art?”
If you read many of my reviews, you might’ve noticed I have a bias. I’ve spoken about it before: I like unique, wild, and weird. Stories going out of their way to be meta, mind-bending, or commentate on current events or societal ills have often gotten positive reviews from me.
It Came From The Archives “The Paradoxical Escapism of Horror”
This is by no means the only reason someone would like horror, but as Halloween fast approaches, it’s the perfect time to cover “The Escapism of Horror.”
How The Franchise Film Changed The Multiverse
So, I’ve noticed two recent trends that seem to be a byproduct of the huge influx of franchise films, specifically superhero films. They’re not so much a reaction as a necessity for things to go on as they are.
What Does “Originality” Really Mean In Art?
If you read many of my reviews, you might’ve noticed I have a bias. I’ve spoken about it before: I like unique, wild, and weird. Stories going out of their way to be meta, mind-bending, or commentate on current events or societal ills have often gotten positive reviews from me.
The Paradoxical Escapism of Horror
This is by no means the only reason someone would like horror, but as Halloween fast approaches, it’s the perfect time to cover “The Escapism of Horror.”
But Aren’t We All Cosplayers?
Perhaps these will be fighting words, but isn’t everyone a cosplayer? Now, before you balk or get angry, I don’t say that to demean the effort and dedication that goes into making a good cosplay. I have seen some of the costumes enthusiastic nerds have made, and they are impressive and amazing and spectacular. Their…
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