Author: jernahblunt
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Maggie Simpson: Then and Now
This one might be a bit tricky. Writing for a baby character is a lot trickier than people realize. It isn’t just ‘make a funny little person that does goofy stuff and makes noises.’ You need to find a way to give personality to a character that can only emote through limited noises and facial…
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Writer’s Diary: February 2023 Update
Wait, where did January go? It’s over already? All I did was blink! Progress was regrettably slow for me last month. More than a few real-world issues kept me from putting in as much work as I’d like to into personal projects. You might have noticed a partial side effect of it in the sudden…
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Roc: Usurper Kings of the Sky
How many murder birds have we had now? Is this the fourth or the sixth? I’ve lost count. Anyways, here’s another murder bird. *By the way, you can turn this article into a drinking game. Take a shot every time the word bird pops up. Though I can’t recommend that; I’m fairly sure it’ll kill…
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My Review Academia S6 E18: Trial of the Successor
In his coma, Deku is confronted by the previous owners of One For All. His predecessors all have a question for him: can he kill Shigurake Tomura? Our hero’s resolve is being tested; can he earn the support of those that came before him? More importantly: is he ready to reveal the truth to his…
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Sing is a Musical Mess
One of my biggest and most consistent complaints about these Illumination movies has always been the music. It’s always been lazy and generic, adding little to the movie. It’s a shame; music is such an important cornerstone to film. A good soundtrack can really elevate a story! Going into Sing, I was pretty anxious. How…
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