Tag: storytelling
The tragedy and drama of life at sea in Adrift
The opening scenes of the movie Adrift (2018) are riveting and sobering. The lead character,…
Why CODA‘s heart and mainstream coming-of-age story upended Hollywood
When CODA took the award for Best Picture at the 94th Academy Awards, more than…
House of Gucci Can’t Take Off Despite Hollywood Royalty
Despite excellent performances by some of Hollywood’s leading starts, Ridley Scott’s (Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator)…
Dwarfism, little people, and St. Nic, Inc.
Little people, or people with dwarfism, figure prominently in the award winning action novel St. Nic, Inc. for an important reason.
Captain Marvel‘s fast pace stumbles on storytelling
Captain Marvel has emerged as the first true blockbuster of 2019, bursting out of the…
The story behind the cover of Calusa Spirits
The cover for Calusa Spirits is great, and I think thing it’s the best one…
I’m back! Florida Writers Conference 2018
I have once again been invited back to join the faculty of the Florida Writers…
War memorials use immersive design to create visceral stories
A few unexpected extra hours in Washington, D.C. recently allowed me to visit the World…
What sailing ships tell us about storytelling
As a kid, I was fascinated by sailboats and sailing ships. I loved reading adventure…
Review: Dunkirk‘s foreboding, somber tone masterfully executed
My full review of Christopher Nolan‘s new movie, Dunkirk, is now live at the Independent Institute….
