Critiques/Opinion Pieces – Opinions & Critiques

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 #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.””