The Incredibles is one of the most highly regarded Disney animated films of all time, garnering approval from critics and audiences alike. Its appeal was broad, featuring superheroes… Read more “Disappointing: The Incredibles 2”
Author: Jason Luthor
I am the author of the Scout competition winning FLOOR 21, a young adult, dystopian sci-fi horror. Story in Media is my blog discussing stories in television, film, and games. It's also a discussion hub for how to write well - how to write characters, scenes, and plot.
Terrible Movies We Love: Bird Box
In the first of a new series, we look back on Bird Box, which took America by surprise when Netflix dropped it onto its streaming network in December… Read more “Terrible Movies We Love: Bird Box”
Ghostbusters 2: A Retrospective
With Ghostbusters 3 beginning filming soon, this may be as good a time as any to look at one of the most reviled additions to the franchise.… Read more “Ghostbusters 2: A Retrospective”
Lord of the Rings versus Game of Thrones
The last century has been dominated by one fantasy series more than any other. That series, Lord of the Rings, has inspired clones and copycats. Author J.R.R. Tolkien… Read more “Lord of the Rings versus Game of Thrones”
What We’re Watching: The Good Place
What more can be said about The Good Place at this point? Entertainment Weekly has said that though nothing is perfect, “The Good Place comes close.” New… Read more “What We’re Watching: The Good Place”
What We’re Watching: Cobra Kai
A quick preview of what we’re watching this season. If you haven’t heard about the current Karate Kid revival series, Cobra Kai, then you’re missing out on what might be the… Read more “What We’re Watching: Cobra Kai”
Why We Love It: Rock and Rule
Part of a new series discussing why we love both popular and underrated films. The war was over. The only survivors were… Read more “Why We Love It: Rock and Rule”
The Problem with Disneyfication
When was the last time a major Disney produced made you feel uncomfortable? I’m not asking when was the last time a major Disney film made you… Read more “The Problem with Disneyfication”
The Importance of Weirdness in Writing
Popular media is full of ‘sameness.’ The movie theaters are filled with superhero and Star Wars films that carry the same essential tone, filling their worlds with… Read more “The Importance of Weirdness in Writing”
Jessica Jones Season 2 Review: Poor Plot Fails Season
The following contains spoilers for Jessica Jones Season 2. In the scheme of things, Marvel’s various Netflix series have had their fair share of highs and lows.… Read more “Jessica Jones Season 2 Review: Poor Plot Fails Season”
