Tag: Fantasy

  • From Page to Screen: Teaching Suspense Through Tolkien and Shelley

    Using books like LOTR and Frankenstein to evaluate screenwriting process and teach suspense is a great activity for October.

  • Excalibur (1981): The Myth, the Dark Fantasy, and the Classroom

    John Boorman’s Excalibur is a towering cinematic achievement that reimagines the Arthurian legend with a gritty, dreamlike quality. Released in 1981, the film arrived during a pivotal cultural moment when geek culture, mythological storytelling, and dark fantasy were gaining global traction. Its evocative imagery, Shakespearean dialogue, and unapologetically raw depiction of chivalry, betrayal, and redemption…

  • ENG10 Weekly Update: Feb 2-6

    Class Readings: The Aeneid Read Book 2 in class. Blog Posting: Tor.com “SFF and the Classical Past” Read at least three of the following articles and write a response to what Liz Bourke proposes. Part 2 The Greek Heroes Part 3 Heroic Romans Part 5 Meddlesome Gods Part 6 Odysseys Part 7 Labyrinths Part 8 Wooden Horses…