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Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Battany star as Wanda Maximoff and Vision in Marvel's WandaVision on Disney+
Storytelling

WandaVision’s Biggest Question Gets Deep: Who Are We, Really?

From a philosophy perspective, the most important part of WandaVision is what the series makes us question about ourselves.

By Justin, 2 yearsMarch 19, 2021 ago
Heath Ledger as the Joker and Christian Bale as Batman in Christopher Nolan's film The Dark Knight
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.

By Justin, 5 yearsJuly 12, 2018 ago
Detail of the movie poster for Pixar's Incredibles 2
Armchair Sociology

How the Villains Explain the Point of Pixar’s Incredibles Movies

The Incredibles movies explore complicated themes and complex characters — but are they also full of contradictions?

By Justin, 5 yearsJune 18, 2018 ago
Armchair Sociology

Sollers Point: Unraveling Masculinity Onscreen

Sollers Point has its finger on the pulse of a huge American problem: masculinity in crisis. Writer-director Matthew Porterfield is a dedicated chronicler of Baltimore’s lesser-told stories, and in Sollers Point he finds a true diamond in the rough. The story follows Keith (McCaul Lombardi), whose life after house arrest Read more…

By Justin, 5 yearsMay 25, 2018 ago
Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in the opening scene of Raiders of the Lost Ark
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.

By Justin, 5 yearsApril 5, 2018 ago
Luke, Leia, Rey, Finn, Poe, Rose, Kylo Ren, and the cast of Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Armchair Sociology

17 Storytelling Moments That Defined 2017

From Donald Trump to The Last Jedi, here are 17 of the stories that defined us politically, culturally, scientifically, financially, and socially in 2017.

By Justin, 5 yearsDecember 19, 2017 ago
Armchair Sociology

Are You Making This Critical Mistake When It Comes to Taking Risks?

I was recently playing a 20 year-old video game, and it taught me a critical lesson for living a better life. Let me explain how this game works and you’ll see what I mean. Heroes of Might & Magic III (or HMM3) is one of my favorite games of all-time. Read more…

By Justin, 6 yearsMarch 8, 2017 ago
Armchair Sociology

Personal Branding: Who Controls Your Story?

Our stories are our most important asset — but who’s really in charge of your story? (Hint: it’s not you.)

By Justin, 6 yearsFebruary 28, 2017 ago
Armchair Sociology

How to Find a Goal Worth Pursuing

How to stop going through the motions and actually get somewhere.

By Justin, 6 yearsFebruary 14, 2017 ago
Armchair Sociology

3 Steps for Building Your 21st Century Career

How to adapt your career path to the realities of the new economy.

By Justin, 6 yearsOctober 2, 2016 ago

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