• Wonka: Mixing Fun with Substance

    Wonka: Mixing Fun with Substance

    *Image taken from an Amazon posting of a poster related to the film Wonka (https://www.amazon.com/WONKA-MOVIE-POSTER-Advance-Chalamet/dp/B0CGG75JW), and this article will contain some spoilers for said film.* Stories can be used to convey incredibly hard-hitting messages, leading to the famous saying “the pen is mightier than the sword.” Films like the classic Godzilla shed light on the Read more

  • The Sacrificers and Making the Fantastical Feel Real

    The Sacrificers and Making the Fantastical Feel Real

    *Image taken from issue #1 of The Sacrificers. TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of child abuse. *Minor Spoilers for The Sacrificers* It’d be a tall task for any piece of media centered around anthropomorphic animals and depictions of some gods to feel grounded in reality, but that’s exactly what Rick Remender, Max Fiumara, and Dave McCaig were Read more

  • Paneling: Aspects of Design

    Paneling: Aspects of Design

    *Contains Minor Spoilers for the One Piece Manga* The medium of comic books and/or manga is one of the most unique forms of entertainment out there. Visual like a film but detailed like a book, graphic novels are a beloved pastime for many. Though their golden age has passed, modern comics and manga have stood Read more

  • Nope: People and Spectacle

    Nope: People and Spectacle

    *Contains spoilers for Nope. Image taken from IMDb’s page on Nope* Jordan Peele’s “Nope” is a fantastic movie, and much like any great film, there are a number of reasons for its high quality. Great acting, cinematography, character writing, concept—all of these things and more go into making Nope the masterwork that it is. Truthfully, Read more

  • Teppu Review: A Fantastic Martial Arts Story

    Teppu Review: A Fantastic Martial Arts Story

    *This review will only cover volumes 1–3 of Teppu, as that is all of what has been translated into the English language at the time of writing it. Image taken from the Teppu Wikipedia Page.* There are many hidden gems in the world of comics and manga, works of art that rival the quality of Read more

  • Arcane: How to Write in the Action Genre

    Arcane: How to Write in the Action Genre

    *This image is taken from Netflix, all credit goes to them and the show’s creators for the show Arcane. This article will contain major spoilers for Arcane.* The action genre in television and film is simultaneously one of the most beloved and oversaturated genres in those mediums. Works that have fallen under the umbrella of Read more

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