Why Critics Are Wrong About The Super Mario Bros. Movie (And Other Thoughts)

On May 3, 2023 By Madelynn OrionIn Film Reviews, Music, Video Games

Note: Possible spoilers ahead for The Super Mario Bros. Movie. You’ve been warned. Let’s-a go! I’m a Nintendo fan. And while The Legend of Zelda and Xenoblade Chronicles are my go-to Nintendo franchises, I’ve been looking forward to The Super Mario Bros. Movie ever since it was announced. I went into the film with expectations …

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Storytelling Tips from Video Games

On March 12, 2022February 26, 2022 By Madelynn OrionIn Characters, Fantasy, Novels by Me, The Writing Life, Video Games

I love video games, though I’m not a particularly skilled player. My brother and I grew up in the Nintendo DS and Wii era and shared many moments playing together—duking it out in Super Smash Bros. Brawl or Mario Kart.I still feel nostalgic about particular games I played growing up, and during college started to …

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