The following article covers in-depth plot points from the game, Outlast 2. In 2013, Developer Red Barrels released the breakout game, Outlast. Immediately well received for its… Read more “Outlast 2: Plot Dissection”
Author: Jason Luthor
A Thematic Analysis of Logan
The following article contains spoilers from the movie, Logan. Logan, the powerhouse superhero film from Fox Studios, had a long period of buildup leading to its launch.… Read more “A Thematic Analysis of Logan”
FLOOR 21: Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Horror
When my novel was published two years ago, it was by accident. I had been trying to write a book for years. I completed several, none of… Read more “FLOOR 21: Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Horror”
Telltale’s The Walking Dead: Clementine, Characters, and the Importance of Caring
The following article discusses mild details from the game, The Walking Dead: Season One. It may seem to have arrived decades ago, judging by how some people… Read more “Telltale’s The Walking Dead: Clementine, Characters, and the Importance of Caring”
Babylon 5: A Show Ahead of Its Time
The following article contains mild spoilers from the show, Babylon 5. We are currently living through an era that marketers have termed “The Golden Age of Television,”… Read more “Babylon 5: A Show Ahead of Its Time”
How the Legend of Zelda’s Simple Premise Lends Itself to Timeless Storytelling
It was 25 years ago today that A Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past was released on the Super Nintendo. That game, building on the… Read more “How the Legend of Zelda’s Simple Premise Lends Itself to Timeless Storytelling”
What We Can Learn About Narrative From Hyper Light Drifter
The following article covers plot points from the game, Hyper Light Drifter. If there has ever been a cardinal rule in writing, it has been “Show, Don’t… Read more “What We Can Learn About Narrative From Hyper Light Drifter”
The Power of Pacing in Better Call Saul
The following article covers in-depth plot points from the show, Better Call Saul. Starting off the newest season of Better Call Saul, Mabel is an attempt, as… Read more “The Power of Pacing in Better Call Saul”
80 Days: A Narrative So Strong It Leaves You Wanting More
Stories in Media is focused on storytelling and narrative in a range of media and tries to critically assess how a good story is constructed. Some pieces… Read more “80 Days: A Narrative So Strong It Leaves You Wanting More”
4 Keys to Being a Better Writer
Part of the purpose of Stories in Media is to not only explore what stories work well in various media but to explore how writers can implement… Read more “4 Keys to Being a Better Writer”