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Superhero films have become more and more popular in recent years, but they would likely be more of a subgenre than their own individual subject. Perhaps eventually, if they continue to dominate the film world, they could evolve into a more unique structure of their own.

It is difficult to find a balance between allowing children to roam freely and do as they please, yet understand the boundaries of society and know when it is necessary to follow rules or a stricter structure. It is all well and good to give a child the world, but they must also know how to appropriately use what they have when the situation calls for it.

The evolution of horror movies is quite interesting in the way writers need to keep updating their ideas in order to fit the changing and developing world. After all, the scare factor of a movie becomes much bigger when the situation is relatable and feels like something that could actually happen to the viewer in real life.

The way in which Rey is still mostly a blank slate is quite useful for future films and for development of the plot, and I also think perhaps this vagueness of her background and history is a perfect strategy for keeping interest in the Star Wars franchise (not necessarily for the long term fans, but for those recently interested who are more likely to forget it after too long without new content), and allows for plenty of fan theories and discussions that keep Star Wars fresh in the minds of potential Han Solo and Episode 8 audiences.

Morality systems in games are always interesting in the ways that they are implemented. It is incredibly easy to make them irritating or effectively useless for the players, but a well made one can be a great asset to a game.

This is a really good reminder in regards to not trying to force myself to write an entire work straight away. I often expect myself to have an idea, immediately start writing, and not stop until I’ve finished the entire book, all in one go. This nearly always ends up with a folder of documents on my laptop containing 5-10 chapters each, or however much I managed to achieve before I lost motivation or interest. I can be far too much of a perfectionist, and if the words don’t come out properly the first time, they tend to never end up coming out at all. These are definitely useful points and advice.

The main thing I like about CW’s The Flash is the fact that it’s so light hearted. It’s certainly not the show to turn to when looking for a serious, action packed, fate-of-the-world dependent plot (although there are certainly points where that kind of atmosphere seems to be attempted), but it is a great relief from the shows that, while providing the intensity that is often needed to create a truly suspenseful and captivating show, also tend to create cliffhangers at every corner, and end up killing off or destroying the lives of the characters you love. Sure, this is perfect for a shows popularity, but sometimes all you want is a storyline that doesn’t aim to crush your heart completely every episode.

I have studied Poe and the Cask of Amontillado in depth in the past, however this article truly provides a focused, detailed analysis of the story, one which I have found to chill most readers, including myself.