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Writer vs the World

In search of beauty, inspired by literature.

Tag: Movies

Crossing Mediums: Stories Reinvented

People used to say that television rots your brain. I’ve never believed this to be true. But, watching a story play out as opposed to envisioning it… Read more “Crossing Mediums: Stories Reinvented”

August 8, 2020August 8, 2020 by Sara

Awakening the Force and Rebellion: Dystopian Themes in Star Wars

Ok. Hopefully the new Star Wars film, The Force Awakens has been out long enough that I can write about it without fear of ruining someone’s life… Read more “Awakening the Force and Rebellion: Dystopian Themes in Star Wars”

February 18, 2016February 19, 2016 by Sara

The Unlikable, Off-Putting Hero

First, there was the alpha hero, your traditional alpha male, with his big personality and even bigger ego. He is the cream of perfection. Then, came the… Read more “The Unlikable, Off-Putting Hero”

June 11, 2015 by Sara

The End of an Era: Tolkien

This week I celebrate/mourn the end of an era. I list both because I’m still not sure which it is yet. But just like the Harry Potter… Read more “The End of an Era: Tolkien”

January 9, 2015January 9, 2015 by Sara

Gothic Literature at Large—September 2014

Gothic literature is a genre that, despite it’s quaint and penny dreadful beginnings, has found a firm foundation in the modern world. To properly address the popularity… Read more “Gothic Literature at Large—September 2014”

September 4, 2014September 4, 2014 by Sara

The Plain-Jane Hero(ine) vs. The Superhero(ine): A Study in Divergent Story Archetypes

When you look back upon the literature that was published in previous decades or centuries, it is possible to comprehend what the big issues of the time… Read more “The Plain-Jane Hero(ine) vs. The Superhero(ine): A Study in Divergent Story Archetypes”

July 31, 2014 by Sara

The Evil Machine: Sci-Fi and the Fear of Technology

I don’t read a lot of sci-fi, so I can’t comment on the mechanics of the literature. But, over the years, I have watched a number of… Read more “The Evil Machine: Sci-Fi and the Fear of Technology”

April 24, 2014April 24, 2014 by Sara

Splitting Hairs: Dissecting The Villain Origin Story

This week, Disney released the first trailer for the summer 2014 movie, Maleficent. The movie tells the story about how Maleficent became evil (and apparently it didn’t… Read more “Splitting Hairs: Dissecting The Villain Origin Story”

November 15, 2013November 15, 2013 by Sara

The End of the World as We Know It: Understanding the Popularity of the Post-Apocalyptic Tale

Post-apocalyptic stories have grown very popular in recent years. These stories have origins or back-stories that run the gambit of reasons for the end of society as… Read more “The End of the World as We Know It: Understanding the Popularity of the Post-Apocalyptic Tale”

March 16, 2013March 19, 2013 by Sara

A Late Response to the 3-D Movie Trend

I wouldn’t call myself crotchety or mistrustful of new technologies and ideas. But sometimes it takes me a while to come around to such things and decide… Read more “A Late Response to the 3-D Movie Trend”

January 6, 2013January 6, 2013 by Sara

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