Bookmark?Remove? Adaptational Analysis: Episode 5 – The Potential of the Penguin Published 2y ago - Ethan Healzer The Penguin is one of Batman’s greatest villains, and the upcoming miniseries has the chance to prove it. Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot has been a mainstay of Batman’s Rogues Gallery since his debut in 1941. Originally a master thief who carried himself with g... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Adaptational Analysis: Episode 4 – Orcish Autonomy Published 2y ago - Ethan Healzer The Orcs of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy have become one of the most iconic creatures in fantasy literature, but unlike the equally famous Elves and Dwarves, Orcs are entirely the creation of Tolkien. They are in essence a modern monster, built... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Adaptational Analysis: Episode 3 – An Invisible Perspective Published 2y ago - Ethan Healzer Of the original monsters adapted to the screen by Universal Pictures, The Invisible Man has proven one of the most enduring. H.G. Wells’ original science fiction novel in 1897 depicted a scientist named Griffin who went mad after turning himself permanently in... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Adaptational Analysis: Episode 1 – Beowulf, A Modern Mythology Published 2y ago - Ethan Healzer A mighty hero sails to the land of his father’s trusted friend, slays a family of monsters to defend a hall and its king, wins glory and honor for his name to become king himself, and perishes in epic battle with the deadliest opponent he ever faced. It sounds... More »
Bookmark?Remove? Adaptational Analysis: Episode 2 – The Man in Black Behind the Curtain Published 2y ago - Ethan Healzer All stories need conflict, and the trickster archetype is one of the most common antagonists to stir things up, present throughout myth and modern media alike. Yet what happens when you inflate the power of a trickster, until they lose what makes them a compel... More »