by Madeleine Rose Jones | Aug 24, 2020 | Cinema, game of thrones, star wars
‘It will be an interesting experience making a movie where no matter what choices are made there will be some who passionately hate you,’ David Sandberg commented on in 2017. The director of the hit Shazam ended up realising a crowd-pleasing film that is a highlight... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jul 20, 2020 | Cinema, Harry Potter, literature, Writing Tips
A few days ago, I rewatched Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. As the fourth instalment in the blockbuster Harry Potter franchise, there are dragons, wizarding cups, and the return of a dark wizard. Although the film is not perfect (for one, the subplots require... 
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 | Apr 17, 2020 | General Fiction, Writing Tips
Gothic fiction has the power to disturb and enrich the reader. In this blog post, I’ll share my best writing tips on crafting gothic fiction. Not only will I address the misconceptions people have about the genre, but I’ll add a unique perspective that will inspire... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 7, 2020 | Cinema
The romantic comedy is typically light, hilarious and unashamedly girly. From the Jane Austen novels of the Regency period to the blockbuster Crazy Rich Asians, the Romantic Comedy is a significant genre by its own merits. But sadly, it’s pretty much dead in...