When it was originally on: 2019-now Original network: Disney+ Where you can stream it now: Disney+ Had I seen it before: No. But I’ve seen a lot of Baby Yoda memes. I’ve also seen all 11 of the theatrically released Star Wars movies, but have no familiarity with things like Clone Wars and Rebels and all that nonsense. What IMDb says: The travels of a lone bounty hunter in the outer reaches of the … Continue reading 100 Pilots in 100 Days: The Mandalorian
Over the years, my dad has talked to me about major moments in television and movie history that he lived through. He’s told me about the shock that was the M*A*S*H finale. He’s told me about the “who shot JR” episode of Dallas. His eyes light up when he tries to explain how mind-blowing it was to see Star Wars: A New Hope in 1977, when such a film was … Continue reading The Beauty of Bandwagons (SPOILER FREE!)
Potentially the most overrated exercise in creative writing is the character bio. It’s not that they’re COMPLETELY useless because I’m sure they’re at least somewhat helpful to at least some people. However, I think it’s also possible to trick yourself into thinking that you’re making a ton of progress by writing character bios when you’re not. You could write a bio for everyone from your … Continue reading Writing About Writing: A Case Against Character Bios (ft. Star Wars!!)
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