Books
When pairing a book and show, I wonder about the decision making behind the changes. Some I understand come from the nature of prose versus visual storytelling, or telling a story within the structure of a one hour episode in the season of a series. But when there are other changes, I think it leads
Books
Compare/contrast the opening chapter of The Duke & I with the opening scene of Bridgerton Season 1. Explore character, relationships, theme, and style.
Analysis
Shot by Shot Breakdown worksheet with scaffolded questions to help you connect cinematic devices with character, theme, and technique. Answer key included.
Film
I love fall, and enjoying Halloween (although I haven't made the effort to get in costume for years) is a big part of it. For me, scary movies and horror films help me embrace the cool chill and increasing amount of darkness thrust upon us in October. There&
Books
It Follows has brought to mind, “what makes a movie work?” to me since I first watched it a few years ago. When some of my favorite horror films include Us and The Babadook, which get at themes of class, grief, and motherhood, I find myself really stopping to appreciate movies, books, and stories th
Books
Unofficial early review of The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood.
Film
Thoughts on the newer Scream movies.
Books
A review of Colleen Hoover's, Verity. Sellable premise that sells short of meaningful horror.
Coraline
Learn the basics of film vocabulary with examples from Coraline.
Analysis
A deep focus shot has a long depth of field, which essentially means there is a long distance that is seen clearly, in focus. This shot from Citizen Kane is an example of a deep focus shot (although the entire film is pretty much famous for being shot in deep focus).
Coraline
COMING SOON: Shot by Shot Sequence Analysis Practice for Coraline's first night in the Other World.
9th Grade ELA
A Thematic + Visual Analysis Project for Middle & High School Students