by Madeleine Rose Jones | Mar 5, 2021 | Cinema, History
Sentiment in literature and cinema is a controversial subject, especially when it pertains to historical depictions. From film director Terry Gilliam’s criticism of Steven Spielberg to contemporary audiences embracing ‘gritty’ depictions of politics and war in their... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jan 25, 2021 | Cinema, Harry Potter, History, literature, Philosophy
The Harry Potter series by J.K Rowling sold over 500 million copies, has a dedicated fanbase and many film adaptions. But why? What is it about the Wizarding World that makes it so popular? When explaining the popularity of Harry Potter, it is tempting to assume... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jan 1, 2021 | Cinema, General Fiction, History, literature
How should literature and film depict WWII? What are the problems writers encounter when depicting The Holocaust, The Blitz, Hitler Youth, And Pearl Harbor? WWII remains an interesting topic for writers in the Anglosphere. It’s easy to see why: the impact WWII... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Dec 18, 2020 | Cinema, General Fiction, literature, Philosophy
There’s nothing wrong with an adult who loves children’s literature. However, there is something wrong when they accept the moral foundations of such media as absolute truth. I am an adult who loves Harry Potter and classical Disney fairytale movies. Was... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Dec 1, 2020 | Cinema, General Fiction, History, literature
Why are most female characters in contemporary media… dull? The average female character is ‘empowered’ and ‘takes no crap from anyone.’ But she’s as rich as a sponge soaked in mud. There are no intricate flaws, and any danger she’s in: don’t worry, she can get... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Oct 5, 2020 | Cinema, General Fiction, literature
Introduction Before you read the key features of gothic literature, it’s vital that we understand what gothic fiction is. It’s not really a genre, but more of a style that presents itself in speculation, mystery and the unknown. Because of that, a definition of the...