Chantile FerrieraTropes permeate all forms of storytelling — television included. From plot devices and character personalities to twists and cliffhangers, writers and showrunners employ these strategies to…
Jon AlbaThe game of baseball has evolved dramatically over the last two decades. Gone are the days of dozens of .300 hitters per season. Instead, the measurement…
Robert DeSalvoSometimes even the most prestigious, beloved movies have plot holes big enough for a moviegoer to walk through. Whether they are the result of an honest…
Robert DeSalvoSome films are so intense that no one wants to watch them twice. Even if they win myriad awards or clean up at the box office,…
Robert DeSalvoMovie tropes — recurring themes, plot devices, or clichés — are as old as cinema itself, but some of these overused storytelling devices have mercifully gone…
Jon AlbaThe World Series is the perfect platform for a player to step up and attach his name to baseball folklore. Win a World Series Most Valuable…
Joe George“I’m the Doctor, by the way. What’s your name?” That question posed by the affable if intimidating Tenth Doctor (Christopher Eccleston), launched the reboot of Doctor…
Matt HarrisFew would suggest that Bob Dylan isn’t a great songwriter. Over 1500 artists have covered his songs, indicating that he’s hugely respected and his legacy will…
Joe George“Space, the final frontier…” These words always carry great weight, whether spoken by Captain Kirk, Pike, or Picard. That opening narration sets the tone for the…
Joe GeorgeMovies and pop music belong together. Both media understand the power of spectacle, the ability to turn intimate moments into mass media. By that same token,…