All work and no play makes Matteo a dull boy... Hello Interwebs! It's time again for TPM's monthly company update. A hearty welcome to all fans and newcomers alike. Be sure to read ahead for some fun behind-the-scenes stories, pictures and project updates!
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Everybody's been there... Hello Interwebs! These “warm takes” are all about stirring up debate but I think I'm gonna catch some extra flak for this one. I assume I'm in the minority here nowadays, though I'd appreciate you hearing me out. Read ahead to learn why I believe “Binge Culture” is ruining TV.
What many consider a critic's "default look" Hello Interwebs! “Everyone's a critic”, so the saying goes. In my experience, this is true. Unfortunately, it's also my experience that most people don't know how to give proper criticism. From unhelpful comments at best, to soul-destroying harshness at worst, good critiques are hard to find. Today I offer some of my go-to rules for criticism to help you better comment on writing, performance, art, or anything else on which you have an opinion.
Na na na na na na na na Seagull-Man! Look! On the ground! Is it a bird? No. Actually it's a guy who sounds kinda like a bird... It's Seagull-Man! Today I analyze Thought Plane Media's “classic” Seagull-Man trilogy and also share behind-the scenes stories about their shoots. So hop on your Seagull-mobile (a bicycle), do your best squawk and embark on a quest to discover just who this terrible hero is...
Hello Interwebs! Have you ever loved a franchise before-- like really loved it? You've seen all the movies, read all the books, played all the games, bought all the toys, and waited with anticipation for every new morsel of content? And have you ever fallen out of love with a franchise-- a franchise that used to bring joy but now feels empty? You find yourself less and less attached to the content and your enthusiasm for each new item dwindles more and more? My answer to all these questions is a hard “yes”, and I'm willing to bet many of you have the same response. Today I share the story of my tumultuous relationship with Star Wars to illustrate why and how franchises lose fans.
NOTE: Even if you can't relate to that particular property, I urge you to mirror your personal experiences to mine. Also, Star Wars is a great a case-study for this essay as an example of a franchise in crisis. |
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