Books and Literature, Media Literacy and Analysis, On Reading

I Don’t Think Some Classics Readers Actually Like Books

Harsh opinion, but if someone says “I like/read classics” with no additional clarification, I don’t trust them in terms of actually knowing what kinds of books they like. The more they insist that “classics” are “superior,” the more that trust diminishes. And it’s not even really because of the pretension that tends to haunt those… Continue reading I Don’t Think Some Classics Readers Actually Like Books

Books and Literature, Media Literacy and Analysis

Some of Y’all Just Don’t Want to Admit You Actually Like Fanfiction

Fanfiction is defined, at its core, is a piece of new work created by the fan of an existing work that borrows characters, settings, and other elements to craft a new narrative. A retelling is defined, at its core, is a piece of new work created by the fan of an existing work that borrows… Continue reading Some of Y’all Just Don’t Want to Admit You Actually Like Fanfiction

Fan Theory and Transformative Works, Media Literacy and Analysis

When Canon Gets Remolded in Our Image

About a decade ago, I had this online gaming pal who was only getting into Harry Potter as an adult via the movies and some of the games. They knew I had not only read the books but knew them in pretty intricate detail. It was one of my primary fandoms as a kid well… Continue reading When Canon Gets Remolded in Our Image