Movies & T.V.

Catharsis, And?!

Catharsis should be iterative, not just an explosion of emotion but an equal implosion of realization.

Nov 22, 2024 •

Kells McPhillips

What Haunts You?

Horror is a rich text... if you can muddle through the nonsense.

Oct 12, 2024 •

Kells McPhillips

The Weird, the Gross, the Funny, the Surprising

Thoughts on "Kinds of Kindness" and why we need stories that throw us for a loop.

Jul 3, 2024 •

Kells McPhillips

A Lesson On Characterization From "Lady Bird"

We should all make our characters jump out of the proverbial car.

Feb 10, 2024 •

Kells McPhillips

😬 When Writing the Cringey Scene Works

A case study of "The Iron Claw."

Jan 13, 2024 •

Kells McPhillips

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