by Madeleine Rose Jones | Mar 15, 2021 | Liberty
Problematic literature is superior to ‘safe’ media. ‘This book is problematic!’ ‘I would’ve liked this book more if it weren’t for the toxic relationships…’ ‘Problematic’ and ‘toxic’ are used in book loving communities by a vocal minority. Whether it’s Chaucer or a...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jun 12, 2020 | Cinema
Frozen II is a fine movie, inoffensive and existing for one purpose: to popularize on the success of the original Frozen film. The first one, released in 2013, became popular due to the breakout hit ‘Let It Go’, the sister dynamic between Elsa and Anna,...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | May 19, 2020 | Cinema, General Fiction, Philosophy, star wars
Canon. Every major franchise- from James Bond to Harry Potter, comes with its own history and lore. But ‘canon’ is not just worldbuilding. No, canon is all the data and information about the universe that is given to the viewer or reader. That’s why...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Dec 6, 2019 | Cinema, star wars
‘Star Wars is for children,’ a critic claims. But are they correct? In this blog post, I will argue that the popular franchise has multi-generational appeal, but has recently been geared towards kids. I will trace the development and history of Star Wars... by Madeleine Rose Jones | Sep 10, 2019 | Quotes
We all have days when we feel like rubbish. Having been through many such days myself, I thought I’d do something a bit different from my usual blog content. Today, I will compile a list of quote Winnie The Pooh quotes that will brighten any rotten day. Some of...