What can I say about the 2010s? So much has changed in the landscape of film... I mean what did we even do before Netflix? We would drive... not even Uber to the movie theaters. Marvel movies were in their infancy with the rise of the superhero movie. Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse showed us that … Continue reading The Best Movies of the 2010s
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The End of an Era
21 films! That's how many Marvel movies you'd need to watch to have a complete understanding of what's going to happen in this week's massive release, Avengers: Endgame. That's 2704 minutes or 60 hours of watching (I dare you to make it through in one sitting), and it's been 11 years in the making! The … Continue reading The End of an Era
Phil Lord and Chris Miller On Writing
I just love Spider-Man. What other superhero could sit next to you on the subway and just start talking to you like you're already pals? Into the Spider-Verse has been making waves. People are saying it's not just the best animated movie of the year, but also the best superhero movie of the year. I wholeheartedly … Continue reading Phil Lord and Chris Miller On Writing
Reimagining A Story
A good story can last the test of time. There are many classics that we grow up reading that have become cultural standouts over the years. Classic stories will always be the classics for a reason, but sometimes a good reimagining of an old tale is just what a story needs. Times change, and sometimes … Continue reading Reimagining A Story
Writing a Good Story You Can Call Your Own
Today, while going through the news, I spotted an article written by one of our cool members here at theOffice, Nicole LaPorte. It's about why Marvel has been so successful, and I think it's worth a read. Here's the article: Fast Company: The Marvel Studios Mind-Set For Making Hit After Hit. “So we do say, We … Continue reading Writing a Good Story You Can Call Your Own
Cosplay: Where Characters Come to Life
https://www.instagram.com/p/BX9dOW0jnWx/?taken-by=gamerjoefoto I have a buddy from college who's really passionate about the world of cosplay. If you don't know, cosplay is the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game, especially one from the Japanese genres of manga and anime. This is pretty inspiring if you think about it. People … Continue reading Cosplay: Where Characters Come to Life
In-Depth Article – Stan Lee
If you don't know Stan Lee, it's about time you meet him. "He created Spider-Man, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Daredevil, Thor, the X-Men, and many other fictional characters, introducing a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books." That's quite a list of characters! He didn't create Marvel Comics, but it's arguable he … Continue reading In-Depth Article – Stan Lee
Quote of the Day – Sam Raimi
Sam Raimi has had a heavy influence on Horror, ever since his start with the "Evil Dead" series of films, which has now expanded as a TV series. He's also well known for "Drag Me to Hell," and the "Spider-Man" trilogy. Here's some insights he has about writing heroes: "When we read stories of heroes, … Continue reading Quote of the Day – Sam Raimi