The Problem With Nazi Imagery Isn’t What You Think It Is

23 May 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

Things are rarely as complex as the public believes. Nazi Imagery can be a powerful storytelling device in fiction, or an indication of laziness. How does Game of Thrones and Star Wars fit into this?

Star Wars Planets (That’d Be Awesome Holiday Destinations)

23 May 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Dreaming of a holiday in a galaxy far, far away…

If Countries Had ASOIAF Mottos…

22 May 2019.Reading time 24 minutes.

What if countries had ASOIAF mottos?

The Guide To Fantasy Subgenres

22 May 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

We all know what fantasy is- yet we use terms such as ‘paranormal’. or ‘high fantasy’ to describe certain books. But what do they mean?

Dear Disney…

21 May 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

We need to talk.

8 Things HBO’s “His Dark Materials” Has To Get Right

21 May 2019.Reading time 14 minutes.

As Game of Thrones bows out, attention is brought to the upcoming adaption to Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials. In this post, I will highlight the 8 things HBO’s “His Dark Materials” has to get right in order to be a successful adaption and television show. Some of my reasons are straight forward and will be agreed by many fans, and others will be more controversial.

Is It Okay To Justify On-Screen Violence?

21 May 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

After all, there is nothing more satisfying than seeing a smug jerk get the pointy end of the stick. Usually, my attitude is that viewers are free to enjoy or despise any moment in media. But is it justified? I’m not the moralizing type who screams ‘danger’ at a feather falling, you know? However, I think the issue is a bit more complex than ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

Why I Loved The Series Finale To Game of Thrones

20 May 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

It’s common knowledge: the final season of the hit HBO show “Game of Thrones” has been divisive. A couple of hours ago, the final episode aired- and I found it to be impressive. It’s been a long journey with this universe, and I got teary-eyed near the end.

Daenerys Targaryen Is Allowed To Be A Villain

18 May 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

Many are not happy with the twist regarding Daenerys Targaryen. Here’s why I am okay with it, and will always support art that is challenging.

I’m No Longer Majoring In English

18 May 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Majoring in English used to make so much sense. I knew from the get-go that majoring in English was not going to be easy. Writing 2500 word essays and constructing strong literary arguments is not easy.