The Upside of Formula in Media
An examination of the use of storytelling formula in the medium of film and television and why it can be a good thing.
The Upside of Formula in Media Read More »
An examination of the use of storytelling formula in the medium of film and television and why it can be a good thing.
The Upside of Formula in Media Read More »
A discussion of the merits – and downsides – of crafting a cinematic universe and why complex interconnected stories aren’t always best.
Not Everything needs to be a Cinematic Universe Read More »
An examination of the many complex areas of artistry that are required to bring a film to life and how impressive a feat it is.
The Complexity of Film Read More »
A brief history of the movie theater and a discussion about what makes seeing a movie in that setting so special.
The Magic of the Theatrical Experience Read More »
A look into the whether or not it is possible to separate an artistic work from the person or people who created it – or if we should.
Art vs The Creator Read More »
A status update on the Forbidden Dish feature film and the Triple Zero Films production company.
Forbidden Dish: March 2022 Update Read More »
A examination of the movie review website Rotten Tomatoes and its impact on the cinematic landscape, both good and bad.
Is Rotten Tomatoes Rotten? Read More »
The modern landscape of media review has become increasingly saturated, with a strong trend towards polarization. This isn’t a good thing.
One topic that has always fascinated me is the theatrical to home release timeline – that is, the journey that a film takes from its premier to being bought on Blu-ray at your local store (or, you know, Amazon). While there are certainly reasons that the current timeline exists as it does, I would
The Theatrical to Home Release Timeline Read More »
An examination of the different types of story structures and why – ultimately – they don’t matter.
Story Structure Doesn’t Matter Read More »