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Another Way

So, just in case I haven’t made it to blaringly obvious in the last few weeks, I am currently an English major on his senior year of college, only a few days out from graduation in fact. Yay. I bring it up, because, given what I’ve chosen to do with my life, I’m increasingly houndedContinue reading “Another Way”

Critique: 4 Reasons Why Book to Film Adaptations Fail

By Stan Martin II So, I’m back! Yay! Sorry if I seem a bit off at the moment, but, as I write this, it’s once again 5 a.m, and as I enter week..whatever, of relative isolation – all the days blurring together right about now – my moods tended to swing between either manic jitteringContinue reading “Critique: 4 Reasons Why Book to Film Adaptations Fail”

Adaptations: An Inconvenient Thought

Well, this is fitting. Having now well-and-truly tapped dry the well of my thoughts regarding horror, schooling, and the barren wasteland of boring in between, likely alongside whatever patience you had for the subject, I find it only fitting to speak on something else devoted to fishing for diminishing returns. To do this, I mustContinue reading “Adaptations: An Inconvenient Thought”

Critique #3: Disturbing Behavior Review

In the last few weeks I’ve touched upon horror as a genre, and argued how film can and should be used to to speak to students and used in education to a far greater extent than it has in the past. With this in mind, it only makes sense that I dedicate at least writingContinue reading “Critique #3: Disturbing Behavior Review”

Opinion #2: Outside the Box: Why Films Are the Best Learning Tool

So… Anyone else notice their attention span slipping? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not here to preach about it, but, it’s hard to deny, that with easier access to smartphones, laptops, and anything else that let us hit the internet at the click of a button, focusing on any one thing for more than about threeContinue reading “Opinion #2: Outside the Box: Why Films Are the Best Learning Tool”

Critique #2:The Fundamental Issues of Modern Horror Films

As my last attempt at critique was, admittedly, a bit stiffer than I would have liked, this time, I’d prefer to try a more relaxed approach if I may be allowed. To compliment this, I believe I should start off by saying: I love this article. It’s not perfect by any stretch, but, as ofContinue reading “Critique #2:The Fundamental Issues of Modern Horror Films”

Opinion #1: “Screams of Apathy”

So, we’re about a month into the new year now, and as I’m searching the internet for my latest distraction from the abject boredom and depression of college life I happened to stumble across a list of upcoming movies. Not just any kind-of movies either, horror movies. So, I guess I should ask: When theContinue reading “Opinion #1: “Screams of Apathy””

Critique #1: “The Radical Politics of Sci-Fi Film Snowpiercer.”

If there’s one thing I should make clear here, if only for future reference, it’s that when it comes to opinion pieces – whether it be writing, reading or critiquing them – I am an amateur. As such, any opinions I give from now into the foreseeable future should be taken with a larger thanContinue reading “Critique #1: “The Radical Politics of Sci-Fi Film Snowpiercer.””

My First Blog Post

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”