Obi-Wan Kenobi is my favourite Star Wars character. And I firmly believe he’s the best hero of the saga. “Too big a stretch,” you think? Hear me out. “Hello there”, as the man in question would say. When one thinks of Star Wars heroes, one tends to picture the Skywalkers first (Anakin, Luke, Leia– even…… Continue reading Obi-Wan Kenobi Is the Star Wars Franchise’s Best Hero
Category: Essays
Argumentative pieces on Film, TV and the entertainment industry
Why I (A Life-long Nerd) Suddenly Suffer Franchise Fatigue
My favourite franchises are growing so big I no longer have time to watch everything– nor do I want to anymore. Discover why I developed franchise fatigue…
Inside: An Artistic Masterpiece on Mental Health (Review)
One of the most important films to be released in the past few years, is one that tells a deeply personal story, whose message and feeling will linger in your head much longer than a film has any right to. Read on to find out why Bo Burnham’s Inside is being called a masterpiece by viewers and critics everywhere.
Copyright Laws Need to Update for Society’s Good
Hello Interwebs! Copyright laws are intended to protect the rights of artists and ensure the exclusivity of intellectual property. They made sense at the time they were created but, in 2021, international corporations have bought up almost all valuable copyrights and limited the creative voices which can use them. Copyright still has a place in…… Continue reading Copyright Laws Need to Update for Society’s Good
Audio Drama: Excitement from the Comfort of Your Mind
Audio dramas are a sonic window into a world of imagination! They don’t get near enough credit, but they have more potential than ever before!
The Magic of Music in Movies: How Scores and Soundtracks Operate and Differ
Music turns moving images into moving works of art. But how does music operate in a scene? Why do some musical moments work while others do not?
4 Reasons Every Young Filmmaker Should Take High School Drama
Are you a teenager who wants to work in film someday? Take high school Drama classes. If you’re not a teenager, keep reading anyway. Read on to learn why…
What’s the Big Deal About “The Snyder Cut” of Justice League?
I explain why the “ReleasetheSnyderCut” movement started and what it means for the film industry as a whole. It’s a bigger deal than you might think.
Learning to Love the TV Mini-Series
I’ve discovered an appreciation for the mini-series format. Read on to discover why the mini-series has quickly become one of my favourite storytelling forms.
Appreciation of the Comic Book as an Art Form
Comic books are a wholly unique brand of entertainment which don’t get enough credit. Read on if you want to know why comic books are worth your time.