Do you crave a story that will alter your view of reality? Perhaps you have the urge to curl up in a dark room while questioning your existence. Or maybe instead, you’d like to gently contemplate infinite timelines. Luckily, such stories can be found. Let’s … read more »
Oren, Mike, and Rhys rave about stories that handle diversity well. They detail what’s refreshing about each story and how works benefit from incorporating greater diversity. As they highlight the good aspects of many stories, they also discuss where a few stories fall short. Read more »
Hark, for it is the night on which we don our most terrifying garb and roam the streets in search of victims – I mean candy. We all love horror stories, especially on Halloween, but after a while they get stale. You can only watch … read more »
It’s that time of year, when dark winds susurrate through ancient trees and strange beings stalk in the shadows. I’m talking about Halloween, of course. In between stuffing our faces with way too much candy, we like to huddle together and watch or read the … read more »
While dark tales of loss and suffering can be painful to experience, they’ve earned their place in popular media by helping us discuss important topics. Well-constructed dark stories affect us as few other things can, offering a chance to reconsider issues we thought we understood. … read more »
Using media to inspire roleplaying games is a tradition that goes way back. GMs have long used films like Star Wars or Lord of The Rings* to inspire their works of fantasy and scifi. Unfortunately, it’s not so easy if your game is of the … read more »
Bad movies can still be rewarding to watch, and not just because they’re so bad that they’re good. They might make up for terrible parts with aspects that are great, or simply create a memorable viewing experience. Take these five films: Read more »
