Halfway through my time as an undergraduate, my perception of critical analysis was changed thanks to a Film Studies module I took. From there, I went on to study Adaptations in my post-graduate years, tackling adaptations of popular books, comics, and videogames into other media (generally movies and television shows). Taking its name from my PhD thesis, Interplay articles are lengthy, essay-like pieces designed to discuss adaptations in their many forms and, as a result, only tend to be published two or three times a year.
Movie Night: Frank Miller’s Sin City: Recut & Extended
Click here to listen to my guest spot on the Anthological podcast discussing this film Released: 21 April 2009Originally Released: 1 April 2005Directors: Robert Rodriguez and Frank MillerDistributor: Miramax Films Budget: $40 millionBox Office: $158.7 millionRotten Tomatoes Scores: 76% / 78% Quick Facts:After making a name for himself at DC and Marvel Comics, writer/artist Frank…
Back Issues & Knuckles: Super Sonic vs. Hyper Knuckles
When Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (SEGA Technical Institute, 1994) released on this day in 1994, gamers were introduced to Knuckles the Echidna. Takashi Yuda’s mischievous, dreadlocked antagonist is my favourite of Sonic’s supporting cast so excuse me while I celebrate his debut throughout February. Story Title: “Crash of the Titans” (Part I to IV)Writer: Mike…
Back Issues & Knuckles: Knuckles’ Chaotix
When Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (SEGA Technical Institute, 1994) released on this day in 1994, gamers were introduced to Knuckles the Echidna. Takashi Yuda’s mischievous, dreadlocked antagonist is my favourite of Sonic’s supporting cast so excuse me while I celebrate his debut throughout February. Story Title: “The Chaos Effect” (Part 1 to 3)Writers: Mike Kanterovich…
Back Issues & Knuckles: Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble
When Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (SEGA Technical Institute, 1994) released on this day in 1994, gamers were introduced to Knuckles the Echidna. Takashi Yuda’s mischievous, dreadlocked antagonist is my favourite of Sonic’s supporting cast so excuse me while I celebrate his debut throughout February. Story Title: “Tttriple Tttrouble!!!” (includes “Part II: Zone Sweet Zone!”, “Part…
Movie Night: Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
Released: 16 July 2005Director: Kunihiko YuyamaDistributor: Toho Budget: UnknownBox Office: ¥4.3 billionRotten Tomatoes Score: 81% Quick Facts:An instant phenomenon, Pokémon (Nintendo/Creatures/Game Freak, 1995 to present) dominated playgrounds with videogames, trading cards, and an ongoing anime series (1997 to present). This led to the successful first feature film, which spawned a slew of sequels. By 2005,…
Back Issues & Knuckles: Sonic & Knuckles
When Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (SEGA Technical Institute, 1994) released on this day in 1994, gamers were introduced to Knuckles the Echidna. Takashi Yuda’s mischievous, dreadlocked antagonist is my favourite of Sonic’s supporting cast so excuse me while I celebrate his debut throughout February. Story Title: “Panic in the Sky” (Part 1 and 2)Writers: Mike…
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