Everyone knows which Christmas movies are considered “the classics”. Even if they aren’t universally beloved, a handful of these holiday films are recognized as being the best-of-the-best, and are shown throughout millions of households every December without a second thought. Yet, some Christmas films slip through the cracks, fall into obscurity, wither away with theContinue reading “Exploring Fiction Feature #6: “Trapped in Paradise””
Author Archives: Russell A. Wells
Exploring Fiction Feature #5: “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (film)
The most popular series of a generation, maybe of all-time, Harry Potter has certainly been analyzed, praised, and criticized by countless individuals and groups throughout its existence. The books were nothing short of a cultural phenomenon, an anomaly in every sense of the word, and the films capitalized and even increased their success. While IContinue reading “Exploring Fiction Feature #5: “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (film)”
Exploring Fiction Feature #4: “Beverly Hills Cop”
This week’s installment of Exploring Fiction Feature is a special one, because we get to talk about my favorite movie of all-time. Beverly Hills Cop is, in my opinion, a perfect film. Even if you don’t hold it in as high of a regard as me, it is still plain to see that this movieContinue reading “Exploring Fiction Feature #4: “Beverly Hills Cop””
Exploring Fiction Feature #3: “Warrior”
Many sports movies have the same formula, and when they are done correctly, they can be quite powerful. Yet, sometimes they blend together, or feel too alike to stand out from one another. However, there is one sports movie that transcends the tropes of the genre, and is the best in its class since Rocky,Continue reading “Exploring Fiction Feature #3: “Warrior””
Exploring Fiction Feature #2: “Adventures in Babysitting”
Director Chris Columbus, in my opinion, is one of the most underrated filmmakers in recent memory. Most of his movies are warm in tone, heartfelt in message, and wholesome in overall feel. His style is genuinely unique, and he has carved out his own space in Hollywood that feels completely his own. From the firstContinue reading “Exploring Fiction Feature #2: “Adventures in Babysitting””
Exploring Fiction Feature #1: “Knights of the Nine – Oblivion DLC”
While The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was the game I played growing up, my deep dive into the lore and world introduced me to Morrowind & Oblivion. While I have yet to play the former, I bought the ladder and spent the better part of two summers exploring and completing it’s quests. And while TheContinue reading “Exploring Fiction Feature #1: “Knights of the Nine – Oblivion DLC””
Announcing “Exploring Fiction Feature”
Hello everyone, this is Russell A. Wells, and welcome to Exploring Fiction Feature! Whether you’re here because of my YouTube channel, Exploring Fiction, or because you’re a regular website viewer, welcome! While on my channel, I mostly focus on A Song of Ice and Fire and other fantasy-related content, I wanted a place where IContinue reading “Announcing “Exploring Fiction Feature””
Review of “Alphacore #1”, by Chuck Dixon & Joe Bennett
After posting video reviews of the first two entries into Eric July’s Rippaverse, Isom #1 & Isom #2, I have decided to make my reviews written website exclusives, as they may now seem out of place on my YouTube channel. As such, continue reading to hear my thoughts on the third comic taking place inContinue reading “Review of “Alphacore #1”, by Chuck Dixon & Joe Bennett”
Review of “Murtagh”, by Christopher Paolini
My childhood was shaped by high and low fantasy alike, but aside from the Harry Potter series, no other collection of books had a greater impact than The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini. Now, over a decade later, Paolini has released a new book, a sequel of sorts, to that series, titled Murtagh. It isContinue reading “Review of “Murtagh”, by Christopher Paolini”
Review of “Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor”, by Shawn M. Warner
While I’ve thankfully managed to stay away from TikTok despite its ever-growing user base, I did see one viral video that emerged from the otherwise dreadful app. This video showed the author Shawn M. Warner at a bookstore with his own table, selling his book. However, there was no audience there to buy it. SoContinue reading “Review of “Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor”, by Shawn M. Warner”
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