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Month: September 2020

Are Westerns a Dead Genre?

Film genres phase in and out of relevancy. They rise and they fall. One such genre that has dissipated into lesser popularity is westerns. But are westerns dead? Have modern […]

September 28, 2020September 29, 2020 Grayson Schrader 16mm Shrine, Book Reviews, Editors, Film Reviews, Media Criticism

Three-Ten to Yuma and the Art of the Short Story

Regardless of the kind of Western 3:10 to Yuma unfolds as, there is little doubt that the story is a Western, and I have never enjoyed Westerns. However, I thoroughly enjoyed reading the short story written by Elmore Leonard, and I know why.

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 Ben Wyant Book Reviews, Film Reviews

Are Novellas the best source material for adaptations?

It seems like the shorter the source material is, the better adaptations are. “The Maltese Falcon” was a great novella, and for all intents and purposes was a very good […]

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 David Stephens Editors

Stephen King and The Body: Why the Story Hits Home

King is one of the most renowned writers alive today. The Body, though, is a prime example of why Stephen King is as acclaimed as he is today: he writes about what he knows best.

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 Ben Wyant Book Reviews, Film Reviews

The Good Ole Days

If you’re familiar with Stephen King and his work, The Body and Stand By Me might seem pretty tame compared to his more, let’s call it, outlandish work. His stories […]

September 20, 2020September 21, 2020 Grayson Schrader Book Reviews, Film Reviews, Media Criticism

Cancel Culture and Breakfast at Tiffany's

Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a film that shines in the hearts of many even today, nearly 60 years after its release. However, as I was watching it, there was an overwhelming sense of “I should not be watching this.”

September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 Ben Wyant Film Reviews

The Two-Toned Nature of Breakfast at Tiffany's

Breakfast at Tiffany’s is something that I’m still processing. I am not typically one to enjoy movies focused on love, specifically romantic, but as I’ve gotten older it has become […]

September 13, 2020September 14, 2020 Grayson Schrader 16mm Shrine, Book Reviews, Classic Books and Ideas, Film Reviews

A Movie that was better than the source material? But it still sucked!

It Had To Be Murder The short story It Had To Be Murder was a short story published in Dime Detective magazine. You’re probably thinking “a dime? that’s cheap!” You […]

September 7, 2020September 7, 2020 David Stephens Editors

It Had to Be a Rear Window

While many elements were changed from short story to film and each had varying importance, there was one part of the story that didn’t change from page to screen at all which was, personally, the most well-written and well-filmed element by Woolrich and Hitchcock: the rear window.

September 6, 2020September 7, 2020 Ben Wyant Book Reviews, Film Reviews

The Rising Action Podcast: A Discussion On "Rear Window"

Storytelling, no matter the medium, is my greatest passion. In fact, I love it so much, I co-host and produce a weekly podcast with one of my best friends, SWU […]

September 6, 2020September 7, 2020 Grayson Schrader Book Reviews, Commentary, Conversations, Film Reviews, Short Stories
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