This guide is designed as a comprehensive, long-form resource on intertextuality—a term that sounds academic, but is something we engage with every time we recognize a reference, a homage, or a twist on a familiar story.
DM dives deep into the striking parallels between Jungian archetypes and D&D character classes before suggesting ways to break the mold.
Han shooting first is much more in line with his rogue nature and reinforces his character development throughout the original trilogy.
Despite the growing recognition of the importance of gender parity, many movies still fall short in providing substantial speaking opportunities for female characters.
As someone who has danced around the poverty line all their life, I can tell you that, for people like us, it can be difficult to believe a better life is possible.
Fiction genres are much debated and revised, but they’re crucial to providing logical order to the storytelling arts.
The supporting Legend of Zelda characters don’t get as much love as they should, yet the iconic series wouldn’t be the same without its cast.
Philosophy shapes every action in our lives, whether we recognize and understand it or not.
Countless science fiction books, from short story collections to novels, line the shelves of book stores and libraries.
Princess, priestess, and prophetess Cassandra of Troy lived under a curse; she could see the future, but no one would ever believe her.
When Shakespeare’s great tragedies are brought up, including Macbeth, we often focus on literary merits, but what about plot structure?
If you ever loved a movie, play, TV show, or book–anything with dialogue–take a moment and thank Aeschylus. Not convinced? Let’s talk.
Just like bodies, no two examples of body swap fiction are exactly the same. They can range from the macabre to the quirky or cringe-worthy to brilliant.
The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep is now a feature film directed by Mike Flanagan.