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The Rise of Pokemon GOAn in-depth look at the far reaching effects of the newly released mobile AR game, factoring in the sociological implications of a game that requires people to explore the world and interact with each other, the benefits and dangers of said interactions, and the lasting power of nostalgia.
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Fanficton: A Practice in the Art of Storytelling | |
I appreciate the focus on comic books outside the superhero genre. Some of the best comic books I’ve read have been crime comics (100 Bullets, Scalped), horror comics (Wytches) and sci-fi comics (Fear Agent, plus Black Science and Saga, which you mention). Regardless of personal taste, comics are a fantastic storytelling medium, and they offer something for everybody! | A Guide to Reading Comics: Where to Start? |
Interesting read. I also think that people root for Walter because the most of the people he’s up against (e.g. Tuco, Gus, and especially Uncle Jack) are much more ruthless and “evil” than Walter himself, or at least they appear to be. | Breaking Bad: The Appeal of Walter White |
Great article! I used to sneer at most fan fiction, but over the past few years I’ve come to see it as a great way for new writers to get started and work on their craft. After all, everybody’s gotta start somewhere.