Sometimes, it feels great to hop off the grimdark train and catch a ride on the refreshing Positivity Express. Throw in a little nostalgia, a little cult classic, and a pinch of camp, and you have The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010). Directed by Jon Turteltaub and starring Nicolas Cage and Jay Baruchel, this film was aContinue reading “Exploring Fiction Feature #7: “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010)””
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Exploring Fiction Feature #6: “Trapped in Paradise”
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””
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””
Russell A. Wells 