Introduction: Falling Down the Rabbit Hole When Lewis Carroll penned his hallucinogenic tale “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” in 1865, it’s doubtful he foresaw just how far-reaching his creation would be. The story has not only been translated into more than 97 languages, but it’s also been adapted, re-adapted, and re-imagined across a myriad of mediums—fromContinue reading “Adventures in Adaptation: ‘Alice in Wonderland’ (2010)”
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Quentin Tarantino and the Art of Non-Linear Storytelling
Quentin Tarantino’s Cinematic Revolution If the 1990s were a renaissance for indie films, then Quentin Tarantino was its Michelangelo. Bursting onto the scene with “Reservoir Dogs” in 1992, this self-taught filmmaker didn’t just nudge the boundaries of cinema; he annihilated them. Violent, verbose, and packed with vintage vibes, a Tarantino movie is an experience—almost aContinue reading “Quentin Tarantino and the Art of Non-Linear Storytelling”
Embracing the Gothic: A Tribute to Mary Shelley’s Groundbreaking ‘Frankenstein’
Setting the Dark Stage: An Introduction to ‘Frankenstein’ and Gothic Literature In 1818, a novel was published that would forever change the landscape of literature and establish new paradigms in the Gothic narrative. That novel was Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”. Born from a famous literary challenge among friends, including her then-lover Percy Shelley and Lord Byron,Continue reading “Embracing the Gothic: A Tribute to Mary Shelley’s Groundbreaking ‘Frankenstein’”
Navigating New Worlds: Celebrating Fantasy Author Tamsyn Muir
Discovering Tamsyn Muir’s Universe In recent years, a new star has risen in the firmament of fantasy literature, illuminating fresh facets of the genre that had been in shadow. That star is Tamsyn Muir. Born in New Zealand, Muir started out like many writers do, with small publications and short stories, eventually graduating to feature-lengthContinue reading “Navigating New Worlds: Celebrating Fantasy Author Tamsyn Muir”
Revolutionizing Narratives: A Look at ‘Inception’ and its Screenplay Structure
I. Introduction: Setting the Stage “Inception” (2010), Christopher Nolan’s science fiction magnum opus, unfurls a narrative canvas that is as intriguing as it is expansive, challenging conventional screenplay structure while revolutionizing visual and thematic storytelling. Inception beckons viewers into a labyrinthine world where the lines between reality and illusion blur, casting a compelling veil ofContinue reading “Revolutionizing Narratives: A Look at ‘Inception’ and its Screenplay Structure”
A.I. in Screen Trade 