Adapting the Battle of Hogwarts
Sure, there are plenty of things from the Harry Potter books that didn’t make it into the films, but the Battle of Hogwarts is adaptation at its best.
Tag: Harry Potter
How Humor and Dread Go Hand-in-Hand in ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’
The sixth installment of 'Harry Potter' goes evocative in the adaptation process, distilling poignant themes from its richly detailed source material into a powerful cinematic experience.
The Conflicting Symbolism of Trains Inspires Powerful Cinema
Watch this video essay about how an age-old cinematic device continues to be powerfully relevant in the stories we love.
Christopher Clark Brings Fandom to Fine Art with The Incredible Art Gallery
How a self-educated artist is making a name for himself through traditional oil paintings of very untraditional subjects.
How Cinematic Purpose Can Fuel Women to Kick Ass
Watch this video essay highlighting the power of stories to explicate meaning in our daily lives beyond self-preservation.
J.K. Rowling, Albus Dumbledore, and the Perils of Hero Worship
The defining author of our generation has become her own worst enemy.
Harry Potter and the Not So Fantastic Performance of the Prequels
The real crime of 'Grindelwald' is dwindling box office attendance for the 'Wizarding World' franchise.
‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald’ Has Already Spoiled a Huge Surprise
The second installment in the ‘Harry Potter’ prequel series introduces us to a familiar face in an unfamiliar form.
Three Types of Orphan Protagonists and Why We Love Them
As a parent, all the odds (read: plot devices) are against you.
The 25 Best Movie Weapons Ever
We take a look at the 25 best movie weapons ever.
