“In every generation a slayer is born. One girl in all the world, the Chosen One. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer” (Buffy). For more than seven seasons, fans of the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer tuned in weekly and heard thisContinue reading “Knowledge – Potentially Dangerous: An Essay on Buffy and Foucault (Part 1 of 2)”
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Inspiration – M*A*S*H and the Ways War Changes Us All
I’ve always enjoyed watching older television shows. The channel TV Land was a favorite with my sister and me, and we could sit for hours watching Barney Miller, Cheers, The Munsters, and many other series from before our time. But one show which I only watched in passing as a child has become much moreContinue reading “Inspiration – M*A*S*H and the Ways War Changes Us All”
Inspiration – Audience Participation in “Doctor Who”
I have to start this post with an entirely personal and subjective opinion – if you are not watching Doctor Who, or have never watched Doctor Who, do so immediately! I will try my best to avoid any spoilers here, but the show is so fantastically done nine times out of ten that it’s reallyContinue reading “Inspiration – Audience Participation in “Doctor Who””
Inspiration – Mastering the Element of Character Development
It would be impossible for me to write about television shows which inspire me without mentioning the animated masterpiece Avatar: the Last Airbender. I discovered this show when it was about halfway through its run and it’s been a staple of mine ever since. Some of you may be familiar with the show The LegendContinue reading “Inspiration – Mastering the Element of Character Development”
Inspiration – Breaking Story Rules by Being Human
“My name is Annie Clare Sawyer and two years ago I died. But in so many ways, that’s when my life began. In the company of horrors, I learned about friendship and loyalty, sacrifice and courage. Humanity isn’t a species; it’s a state of mind. It can’t be defeated, it moves mountains, it saves souls.Continue reading “Inspiration – Breaking Story Rules by Being Human”