Commentary: The Greatness Of 4D Storytelling
Stories can be created and crafted for many different reasons and purposes. Sometimes storytellers seek to create an experience. In
Read moreStories can be created and crafted for many different reasons and purposes. Sometimes storytellers seek to create an experience. In
Read moreOne of the most difficult things for a writer is wrangling inspiration. In truth, there is no controlling it. Inspiration
Read moreNormally, when shows have a plot moving so fast it is hard for the characters to take a breath, an
Read moreAncient histories and mythologies have always been prime material for storytelling, especially in comics. With so many different types of
Read moreAdapting any story to a different medium is difficult. It’s a constant balance between choosing what to honor and deciding
Read moreHooking the reader or audience for the next installment is not always easy. The end of a TV episode is
Read moreSince coming back from its winter break, The Flash has been floundering slowly. The first couple episodes were decent at
Read moreMaking comics is difficult for a whole host of reasons, not the least of which is the expense it takes
Read moreOne of the worst things a television show can become is stale. This happens by playing things safe and not
Read moreMovie audiences seem to be more critical today than they have been in the past. It’s hard to determine the
Read moreWarning: Spoilers ahead for The Batman. As far as superheroes go, Batman is a bit of an oddball. He’s a
Read moreMovie fans are suckers for nostalgia. Even horror movie fans aren’t immune to this. In fact, one could argue that
Read moreThere are many tools in a writer’s toolbox to invoke a desired effect. There’s the plot twist. The romance. The
Read moreThe superhero shows on The CW are routinely defined by their villains. In fact, seasons as a whole can be
Read moreIt’s rare to say definitively with such confidence that a show in its second season has delivered its best episode
Read moreAs a character, the Batman is known for having some of the coolest gadgets. In the recent Robert Pattinson-starring film,
Read moreScience fiction and technology have always had a very interesting relationship. Fans like to cite Star Trek as a great
Read moreOne of the great things about films is that they are a snapshot of the time in which they were
Read moreWriting stories is difficult for a whole host of reasons. There are financial obstacles, time obstacles, and even creative obstacles.
Read moreIt’s rare that the exact final moment of an episode is its best moment, but this week’s episode of The
Read moreOne of the most obvious yet also difficult tips for creators to learn is to invest in themselves. Spending money
Read moreTension is a very integral part of storytelling. It can be created through almost infinite means, but it’s a difficult
Read moreAs far as superheroes shows go, Doom Patrol is perhaps one of the most bizarre. This is mainly because
Read moreSpider-Man No Way Home brought tons of renewed interest to the first two live-action Spider-Man film franchises. And the two
Read moreBeing an adult is a double-edged sword. It becomes easier to appreciate fine art and story, but there’s a downside
Read moreThere’s probably no easier tool to use in the storytelling toolbox than narration. Unfortunately, it also means narration is the
Read moreIt’s almost amazing how two back-to-back episodes of The Flash can be so closely linked plot wise. Not much has
Read moreStorytelling is tough. It’s even tougher to be original the more stories are told. So it stands to reason that
Read moreOne of the earliest things taught about story analysis is the climax. It’s one of the few things that every
Read moreSuperhero shows — and The CW Arrowverse shows in particular — have a rather strange format. It’s sort of a
Read moreKickstarter backers might not be aware of “the dead zone,” but anybody that’s ever run even a single campaign knows
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