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Avengers: Infinity War Is One Of The Greatest Superhero Movies Ever Made.

It all comes down to this.

After ten years and eighteen movies, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has finally reached its apex with the arrival of Avengers: Infinity War. I know that I can’t really say anything to add to or detract from this box office juggernaut, but that’s okay with me. I’m a fan of these comic book movies and the underlying material, so it’s time to take a look at one of the best superhero movies ever made.

Yeah, you heard me. It’s that good.

Everything About This Cast Should...

7 Female Characters That Will Stand The Test Of Time.

Enjoy!

In our last essay, we explored how female characters are often brought down by bad writing and political garbage. With entertainment’s abysmal lows out of the way, it’s time to show off what creators are truly capable of. From the proud heroine to the femme fatale, all of these characters exhibit a strong influence on their respective genres, but you may not have heard of a few of them.

Without further ado, here are seven female characters that kick a whole lot of ass!

7. Xenia Onatopp...

The One Problem That Could Bring Down The Marvel Cinematic Universe.

How many films does one have to watch in order to know these characters?

Note: There are no spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War in this article. 

It’s rather obvious that the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the entertainment juggernaut of our age. From its humble beginnings in Iron Man, the franchise has diversified into multiple genres and crossovers that have essentially printed money for Disney. While almost all of films are at least passably entertaining, it’s important to acknowledge that t...

4 Reasons Why Female Characters Are Not As Likeable As They Could Be.

STOP SCREAMING!

In recent years, a lot of controversy has risen over the possible roles for women in popular culture. While some properties have done better than others, it’s important to take a look at why these debates exist. Is it because of plain old sexism? What role does the press play in this mess? Can we make sense of it all in one listicle?

We can certainly try.

1. They’re Blank Slates.

“I’m an idiot. Does that turn you on?”

As Seen In: Almost Any Romance. 

A lot of awkward arguments...

Revolution Is Available Now!

Hi everyone,

My third book, Revolution, is now available wherever fine e-books are sold. For more information and a list of retailers, click on the book cover below!

Enjoy!

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An Argument Against Stories That Look Like Modern America.

Creativity is more important than quotas.

This one may be a bit shorter than usual, but that’s because it’s rather simplistic.

Over the past few days, I’ve been thinking about the concept of diversity in storytelling and all that goes with it. While I usually focus on story and characterization, several articles have made me think about how the concept can cause creative problems.

So, let’s explore the issue, shall we?

When It Works.

In a modern setting, the argument for representation makes...

Revolution Writing Diary #3 – The Quasi-Historical Roots Of The Raiders.

Like many of their more revolutionary cousins, the Illuminati used myths and symbols that closely matched their ideals. The Owl of Minerva is one such example, demonstrating their desire for reason and wisdom.

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Let’s face facts. You’ve probably heard of a wide variety of stories that portray secretive evil organizations. Almost all of them have a foundation in the conspiracy theories that have seeped into our culture. With that in mind, what if I told you that t...

7 Best Picture Nominees That Were Totally Robbed At The Oscars.

It’s gold, Jerry! Gold! (flickr/prayitno)

It’s that time of year again. The Oscars are back on our televisions to honor some of the best films of the year. While the Academy sometimes gets it right, it’s important to note that there are a number of instances where they got it so, so wrong. Without further ado, here are the seven movies that should have won all the things, but didn’t at the Academy Awards!

7 & 6. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Two Towers

The Lord of the...

Let’s Rewrite Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Oh, what could have been…

As promised, it is time to poke and prod at The Last Jedi on a far deeper level. In this piece, we are going to have to do far more work than usual to clean up this flick, but it can be done! With that in mind, let’s stick to the obvious.

What if I was a part of Lucasfilm’s story group? What if I could change things up a little bit and make sure that The Last Jedi wouldn’t anger the fans?

We’ll see the results soon enough, but let’s get into the details first!

The Po...

5 Reasons Why The Last Jedi Is A Franchise Killer.

What’s the plan here?

A little over a month ago, Star Wars: The Last Jedi dropped into theaters. While the critical reaction was overwhelmingly positive, the story and word-of-mouth split the fandom right down the middle. As of this writing, the movie scored a 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 4.5 on MetaCritic. To make matters worse, the box office performance of the flick underperformed when compared to The Force Awakens and Rogue One.

How did it come to this? Well, it’s fairly simple. The Last...