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Published | Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark: Was it inappropriate for children to read?With Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark being released as a feature film, I think it would be a good idea to explore the original source material and why it was so infamous. Specifically, whether or not the book series was too inappropriate for young readers to delve into given the books' stories and controversial illustrations. |
Is the end of owning films on DVD fast-approaching?With the rise of digital retail services like the recent "Movies Anywhere," is the age of owning films in physical formats coming to an end sooner than expected? With services like iTunes and Vudu, no one needs to buy a film in a store like Best Buy anymore. Is it for the best? Does owning a DVD or Blu-ray come with benefits, or is it now unnecessary?
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Will cable TV die in the next 10 or more years?With the advent of online streaming services, is the television platform nearing its end? If so, how much longer can the platform last? If this topic was picked, the writer could research evidence leading to the conclusion that TV will die out soon or if it still has many years left to go.
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Has 4K Blu-Ray arrived at the wrong time?With online services like iTunes and Vudu offering consumers the chance to buy movies and TV shows digitally, has the relatively new 4K Blu-Ray arrived at the wrong time? How much longer will DVD formats in general last?
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Are comic book events becoming mainstream?For years, both Marvel and DC Comics have been publishing annual comic book event series that promise big stakes in order to generate revenue. However, this trend is becoming too common and these events can be hits or misses. This article would examine the pros and cons of comic book event series and detail examples that have been praised or reviled by readers. |
Comic book artists putting in hidden meanings in comicsRecently, X-Men Gold #1 was criticized for how it had hidden religious, political meanings in the art. The artist responsible was fired because of it. This article would examine other comic book artists who faced a similar situation and the consequences of their actions. |
Graphic Novels that have powerful themesIt would be enticing to examine graphic novels that explore very powerful themes. "V for Vendetta" is a story that explores totalitarianism. These books could have important meanings that could potentially apply to the real world. These powerful themes can be based of off real-world problems such as government corruption. Whoever writes this can choose any graphic novel or comic book series they feel is relevant to today's world.
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Have annual games lost their luster?There could be an exploration into video game series that release new games every year. It can be an investigation into whether or not consumers are tired of annual releases and how game franchises can suffer because of annual releases. Assassin's Creed is a perfect example because its games have either been hits with gamers or disasters such as Assassin's Creed 3.
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Why Has Batman's Origin Remained So Iconic? | |
Dystopian literature has been very reflective of the problems society is facing today such as with the environment. Blade Runner is a perfect example as it shows a world where every natural resource has all but been exhausted and using replicants to show how that technology may become greater than humanity. | What is the Purpose of Dystopian Literature? |
I think in this day and age, people are smarter about what they expect from video games, including a well-written story. Stories are becoming more and more important, as demonstrated by games like “The Last of Us.” Story is now more important than ever. | Autism to Artistic Integrity: Do Video Games Need Good Plotting? |
To me, anime is one of the most influential forms of pop culture in the world. It can be hard and even painstaking at times to create a live-action film based on anime like the recent “Ghost in the Shell.” It is better to draw influence from anime rather than adapt them. | Pacific Rim: In-depth study of the influence of Anime |
Villains I have always felt are an essential part of the story, no matter if it’s male or female. The MCU’s films have always struggled since “The Avengers” to give audiences villains with complex motivations. They are usually one-dimensional a majority of the time and audiences do not get much out of them. | Modern Villainesses: The Complex Personalities and Motives |
It is interesting to think that something so or not so obscure could have a deeper meaning than one realizes. | Illuminated Landscapes: The City in Blade Runner and Lost in Translation |
With writing, it can be hard to know when one is a good writer. There’s no right way to be a good writer. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. | Are Creative Writers Taught or Talented? |
These anime taught those who were watching them life lessons that can still be applied today. | The anime gold rush in the early 21st century |
Batman’s origin is iconic because he uses trauma to help inspire him to fight crime rather than in worse ways. He could have become a criminal but chose to be a hero instead.