Armchair Sociology
Why We Replaced Heroes with Antiheroes
From Superman to Iron Man, the difference between a hero and an antihero was always clear.. until now. Here's what changed, and why it matters.
Storytelling
Ant-Man and the Wasp Is Marvel’s Biggest MacGuffin
Ant-Man and the Wasp has a plot built entirely out of MacGuffins and a villain who finally breaks Marvel's mold.
Storytelling
The Biggest Story Problems in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Remembering the story and plot lessons that Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park got right but sequels like Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom keep forgetting.
Armchair Sociology
How the Villains Define the Themes of Pixar’s Incredibles Movies
Brad Bird's Incredibles 2 asks a question that serves as the movie's theme. But does the Pixar sequel provide a clear answer, or does it contradict itself?
Social Media
Author and YouTube Star Jenna Moreci’s Writing and Vlogging Tips
Author and vlogger Jenna Moreci shares tips for writing fiction and building a YouTube channel.
Armchair Sociology
Westworld: Reality, A.I., and the God Problem
When I was about 5 or 6, I had a thought that both exhilarated and terrified me. I was riding in the car with my parents, looking out the window, and I thought… How do I know if I’m real? Beyond that… how do I know if “reality” even exists? Read more…
Storytelling
Avengers: Infinity War Shows How to Write a Huge Ensemble Story
Why Marvel's biggest movie yet is a great example of how to write for a large ensemble of characters.
Storytelling
Scandal, Star Wars, and Being “Out of Character”
Why some choices can seem so out of character, they leave fans of stories like Scandal and Star Wars feeling betrayed.
Storytelling
From Indiana Jones to James Bond: Which Traits Define a Character?
A female Indiana Jones? Why not? Here's how to tell a defining character trait apart from a trait that can evolve over time.
Storytelling
Why Black Sails Has One of the Best Main Characters in TV History
Here's why Captain Flint on Black Sails is one of the best-written characters in this current era of Peak TV.