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Category Archives: movies
E. C. Ambrose Takes the Fun out of Movies: “Fantastic Beasts” and the Ethics of Magic
This weekend, I went to see the new Potterverse film, “Fantastic Creatures and Where to Find Them.” Let me preface these remarks by saying that I love a good fantasy creature, but I have some issues with Rowling’s work overall … Continue reading
Posted in essays, fantasy, magic, movies, witchcraft
Tagged Ethics, Fantastic Creatures and Where to Find them, Harry Potter, J. K. Rowling, magic, Morality
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Kylo Ren and the Question of Parental Succession
Star Wars: The Force Awakens recently came out on video, so I gave it a second viewing. This blog will contain spoilers. you have been warned. One of my favorite elements of the film centers on that scene spoiled for … Continue reading
Posted in essays, fantasy, movies, mythology
Tagged Han Solo, King Lear, Kylo Ren, mythology, orphans in fiction, son kills father, The force awakens
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Exit, Pursued by a Bear: Violence in “The Revenant”
I went to see “The Revenant” this past weekend after being encouraged to do so by an acquaintance who knew the film had some relevance to my current writing project. Although I write about grim and gritty subjects, I felt … Continue reading
Posted in movies, warfare
Tagged depictions of violence, film reviews, Revenant film, the Revenant, violence
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Heroes and Antiheroes: The Integrity of Prince Hans
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Readercon convention for science fiction and fantasy literature in Burlington, MA. One of the panels was about heroes versus antiheroes: what makes the difference? How flawed must a hero be … Continue reading
Posted in character development, conventions, fantasy, magic, movies
Tagged anti-hero, antihero, character, Frozen, heroism, Prince Hans
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GalaxyQuest and the Everyday Hero
I’d been wanting to watch “GalaxyQuest” again after quite a long time, and finally made the chance last night. Yes, it’s just as much campy Trekkie fun as it was before, but this time, I was paying attention in a … Continue reading
Posted in essays, fantasy, fiction, movies
Tagged Galaxyquest, heroes, heroic fiction, inspiration
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The Mentor Who Knew Too Much
I often read unpublished manuscripts, either because I am paid to critique or edit them, or because I am trading beta-reading with author friends. Recently, I’ve read several manuscripts with a common flaw: a secondary character who knows almost everything, … Continue reading
Posted in character development, essays, fantasy, fiction, movies, writing, writing advice
Tagged character development, Dumbledore, Gandalf, Lord of the Rings, mentor character, Obi-wan Kenobi, Star Wars, writing
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Frozen: World-building on Ice
I’m starting to see a series here on the blog about my thoughts on the world-building of various new films. Today’s subject is “Frozen,” a fun and surprisingly anti-Disney-trope Disney film. Not being real big on princesses, I wasn’t sure … Continue reading
Posted in character development, essays, movies, worldbuilding
Tagged character, Frozen, Frozen movie, ice, ice magic, ice palace, Kristoff, worldbuilding
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Guest Blog: The Love of a Dwarf
Today, I am hosting amazing Life Coach and fantasy author Sherry Peters, whose book, Mabel the Lovelorn Dwarf is about to publish in a e-format near you (check out the links at the end to read more). I asked her … Continue reading
Posted in books, fantasy, guest blogs, movies
Tagged dwarf romance, elf romance, Kili, Tauriel, The Hobbit movie, The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug
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