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Which Whoosh is Witch: Sound Overlap in Cinematic Magic

So much magic starts in the sound booth. Read More

14 Bold Predictions for Pop Culture in the 2020s

What will happen in our pop culture in the decade to come? Our team peers into a crystal ball to… Read More

Thanksgiving Box Office: Anna and Elsa Are No Match for Woody and Buzz

'Frozen II' seems to have broken Thanksgiving box office records, but a previous Disney animated sequel is still on top. Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

J.K. Rowling, Albus Dumbledore, and the Perils of Hero Worship

The defining author of our generation has become her own worst enemy. Read More