The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been in crisis mode since Avengers: Endgame. Why is that? I went on a quest to answer that very question. Recently, I watched through (most of) the MCU, adding in the movies and most of the shows I skipped in recent years. And honestly, a lot of the newer …
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I absolutely love the Christmas season, and one of my favorite things to do during December is watch all the classic, beloved Christmas movies I can. It’s been a bright spot in the middle of wrapping up the Fall semester! While my favorites are probably ones you’re familiar with, there are a couple of somewhat …
A page from J. R. R. Tolkien's Letters from Father Christmas Merry Christmas, my friends! Today’s holiday-themed topic is all about my favorite portrayals of Jolly Old Saint Nick. This legendary gift-giving extraordinaire has been interpreted in many creative ways over the years, with some versions extra memorable in my mind. Plus, this gives me …
As a writer, I love good stories. There are some books, movies, and TV shows that continue to stick with me over the years, as well as excellent tales I’ve only recently discovered. Some I appreciate for their impact on my writing; others, I love simply because they excite me and move me. Trying to …
Now that football season is officially over for another seven months, I’m sure you, like me, are missing it already. So let’s talk about some of the best football movies that can help fill the post-Super Bowl void! The following is a list of my favorite football films, in no particular order. Remember the Titans …
By Madelynn Orion 