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    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”

    February 25, 2019 by Jason Luthor

    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”

    May 27, 2018February 21, 2019 by Jason Luthor

    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”

    May 24, 2018May 27, 2018 by Jason Luthor

    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”

    May 22, 2018February 25, 2019 by Jason Luthor

    Every Marvel Movie: Thor (2011)

    This is one in a series of posts discussing the films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including their narrative strengths and weaknesses. After the launch of Marvel’s Iron… Read more “Every Marvel Movie: Thor (2011)”

    May 14, 2018May 23, 2018 by Jason Luthor

    Every Marvel Movie: Movie Review of Iron Man 2 (2010)

    This is one in a series of posts discussing the films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including their narrative strengths and weaknesses. It’s not unusual for sequels… Read more “Every Marvel Movie: Movie Review of Iron Man 2 (2010)”

    May 8, 2018May 23, 2018 by Jason Luthor

    Every Marvel Movie: Movie Review of The Incredible Hulk (2008)

    This is one in a series of posts discussing the films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including their narrative strengths and weaknesses. Coming off of the success… Read more “Every Marvel Movie: Movie Review of The Incredible Hulk (2008)”

    May 7, 2018May 23, 2018 by Jason Luthor

    Every Marvel Movie: Movie Review of Iron Man (2008)

    This is one in a series of posts discussing the films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including their narrative strengths and weaknesses. Superheroes have been present in… Read more “Every Marvel Movie: Movie Review of Iron Man (2008)”

    May 6, 2018May 23, 2018 by Jason Luthor

    Do Superhero Movies Need Emotions?

    Slate’s Dan Kois has an article up today arguing that Guardians of the Galaxy has too many feelings for a superhero movie. This is a problematic stance… Read more “Do Superhero Movies Need Emotions?”

    May 8, 2017May 23, 2018 by Jason Luthor

    A Thematic Analysis of Logan

    The following article contains spoilers from the movie, Logan. Logan, the powerhouse superhero film from Fox Studios, had a long period of buildup leading to its launch.… Read more “A Thematic Analysis of Logan”

    April 20, 2017May 23, 2018 by Jason Luthor

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