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#theater

The Marsh's Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)

The Marsh continues its storytelling tradition online with the launch of Monday Night MarshStream, offering live performances every Monday.

The Marsh's Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)

Monday Night MarshStream offers a free platform for performers and audience engagement through live-streamed storytelling.

The Marsh's Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)

The Marsh continues to offer storytelling through Monday Night MarshStream, with live performances available every Monday over Zoom.

The Marsh's Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)

The Marsh continues its storytelling tradition online with the launch of Monday Night MarshStream, offering live performances every Monday.

The Marsh's Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)

Monday Night MarshStream offers a free platform for performers and audience engagement through live-streamed storytelling.

The Marsh's Online Storytelling Night (Every Monday)

The Marsh continues to offer storytelling through Monday Night MarshStream, with live performances available every Monday over Zoom.
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#branding

From Founder To Influencer: 3 Actionable Steps To Establish Thought Leadership

Storytelling is essential for businesses to connect with audiences and establish trust, primarily through sharing founders' experiences.

Story-driven marketing campaigns: Best of the MarTechBot | MarTech

Story-driven marketing engages audiences emotionally by using storytelling techniques to create memorable brand experiences.

How Financial Planning Has Got The Story All Wrong: Insights From StoryBrand's Donald Miller

The narrative in business should center around the client, not the business.
Understanding and utilizing narrative structures can enhance branding and marketing efforts.

How To Turn Your Story Into Business Success (2024) - Shopify

Successful storytelling is crucial for building a profitable brand, especially for entrepreneurs from unique backgrounds.

Read These 10 Books To Master Content Creation In 2025

Successful content creation involves mastering technology and understanding human psychology and authentic connection.

From Founder To Influencer: 3 Actionable Steps To Establish Thought Leadership

Storytelling is essential for businesses to connect with audiences and establish trust, primarily through sharing founders' experiences.

Story-driven marketing campaigns: Best of the MarTechBot | MarTech

Story-driven marketing engages audiences emotionally by using storytelling techniques to create memorable brand experiences.

How Financial Planning Has Got The Story All Wrong: Insights From StoryBrand's Donald Miller

The narrative in business should center around the client, not the business.
Understanding and utilizing narrative structures can enhance branding and marketing efforts.

How To Turn Your Story Into Business Success (2024) - Shopify

Successful storytelling is crucial for building a profitable brand, especially for entrepreneurs from unique backgrounds.

Read These 10 Books To Master Content Creation In 2025

Successful content creation involves mastering technology and understanding human psychology and authentic connection.
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Surprising strategy with 'powerful effects' tricks kids into eating fruits and veggies: new research

Storytelling about magical fruits and vegetables significantly encourages children to choose healthy snacks more effectively than traditional methods.

New Art Exhibit Honors Black Womanhood

The exhibition honors Black womanhood through diverse artistic expressions, focusing on love, resilience, and identity while amplifying voices often unheard.
#art

How a course for law students uses art museums to teach them how to present arguments

The Art and Advocacy course connects artistic presentation with persuasive legal arguments, highlighting storytelling and audience engagement.

2024: a year in art on The Verge

The Verge art team creatively combines visuals and storytelling across diverse topics, enhancing reader engagement and insight through innovative design.

Da'Shaunae Marisa's floral adornments of archival imagery frame Black folks with something "cherished and delicate"

Da'Saunae's artistic project revives forgotten photographs to explore complex narratives of family, joy, and racial injustice.

'Happy Endings' show turns pain into performances

Happy Endings is a space for writers to share their traumatic experiences and foster community through storytelling.

How a course for law students uses art museums to teach them how to present arguments

The Art and Advocacy course connects artistic presentation with persuasive legal arguments, highlighting storytelling and audience engagement.

2024: a year in art on The Verge

The Verge art team creatively combines visuals and storytelling across diverse topics, enhancing reader engagement and insight through innovative design.

Da'Shaunae Marisa's floral adornments of archival imagery frame Black folks with something "cherished and delicate"

Da'Saunae's artistic project revives forgotten photographs to explore complex narratives of family, joy, and racial injustice.

'Happy Endings' show turns pain into performances

Happy Endings is a space for writers to share their traumatic experiences and foster community through storytelling.
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#community-engagement

4 Lessons From Duolingo's Marketing Playbook

Duolingo's marketing strategy demonstrates the value of community engagement, storytelling, and cultural relevance, enabling brands to resonate beyond their core offerings.

Column: Never too late to make resolutions for the year ahead

Sportswriters need to commit to sharing positive high school sports stories while managing reader expectations.

4 Lessons From Duolingo's Marketing Playbook

Duolingo's marketing strategy demonstrates the value of community engagement, storytelling, and cultural relevance, enabling brands to resonate beyond their core offerings.

Column: Never too late to make resolutions for the year ahead

Sportswriters need to commit to sharing positive high school sports stories while managing reader expectations.
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Disneyland unveils a new Haunted Mansion attic bride without her axe or murder on her mind

Disneyland's Haunted Mansion has replaced the Black Widow Bride's dark backstory with a softer, mournful narrative.
The new bride character emphasizes themes of loss and love over murder.
#podcast

Hyperfixed: Dylan's Supermarket Cold Case - 99% Invisible

Alex Goldman explores everyday problems through his podcast 'Hyperfixed', uniquely addressing small annoyances and larger roadblocks in life.

'Wait Wait' for January 18. 2025: With Not My Job guest Rose Matafeo

The episode combines humor and storytelling, focusing on expressions of love and relationships.
Comedian Rose Matafeo’s insights into relationships add depth to the show's discussion.

Hyperfixed: Dylan's Supermarket Cold Case - 99% Invisible

Alex Goldman explores everyday problems through his podcast 'Hyperfixed', uniquely addressing small annoyances and larger roadblocks in life.

'Wait Wait' for January 18. 2025: With Not My Job guest Rose Matafeo

The episode combines humor and storytelling, focusing on expressions of love and relationships.
Comedian Rose Matafeo’s insights into relationships add depth to the show's discussion.
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#severance

'Severance' Season 2 Review: This Is the Best Show on TV

Severance season 2 successfully builds on its strong foundation, proving to be one of the best shows on TV despite initial fears about its return.

If you can't wait for Severance season 2, Netflix has Ben Stiller's first thriller show

Severance's return may be informed by themes and storytelling techniques used in Escape at Dannemora.

Severance season two review this weird, wild show is impossibly mesmerising

Severance's second season surpasses the first, presenting deeper themes and intricate storytelling that explores identity and corporate ethics.

It Was Worth the Wait

The second season of Severance faces high expectations after a groundbreaking first season, blending surreal storytelling with complex themes of identity.

Severance's creators explain the art of a great cliffhanger

The key challenge for Severance's creative team was delivering satisfying conclusions after a cliffhanger, ensuring audience investment in the narrative.

'Severance' Season 2 Review: This Is the Best Show on TV

Severance season 2 successfully builds on its strong foundation, proving to be one of the best shows on TV despite initial fears about its return.

If you can't wait for Severance season 2, Netflix has Ben Stiller's first thriller show

Severance's return may be informed by themes and storytelling techniques used in Escape at Dannemora.

Severance season two review this weird, wild show is impossibly mesmerising

Severance's second season surpasses the first, presenting deeper themes and intricate storytelling that explores identity and corporate ethics.

It Was Worth the Wait

The second season of Severance faces high expectations after a groundbreaking first season, blending surreal storytelling with complex themes of identity.

Severance's creators explain the art of a great cliffhanger

The key challenge for Severance's creative team was delivering satisfying conclusions after a cliffhanger, ensuring audience investment in the narrative.
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#creativity

'I have lists on lists': Kelly Wearstler shares her secrets to cultivating creativity

Wearstler emphasizes the importance of organization and storytelling in her design practice, combining vintage and innovative elements for unique outcomes.

Opinion | We Need a Great American Fantasy

American popular culture needs new experiments in the national fantastic and a pursuit of a distinctly American fantasy story.

Play tabletop games like a Muppet in The Land of Eem

Land of Eem emphasizes creativity and social interaction in a whimsical RPG setting, targeting players of all ages and encouraging storytelling over combat.

Storytelling to Success: How Chris Conidis Made Creativity Pay Off

Chris Conidis illustrates how blending storytelling with business can create a successful creative career.

'I have lists on lists': Kelly Wearstler shares her secrets to cultivating creativity

Wearstler emphasizes the importance of organization and storytelling in her design practice, combining vintage and innovative elements for unique outcomes.

Opinion | We Need a Great American Fantasy

American popular culture needs new experiments in the national fantastic and a pursuit of a distinctly American fantasy story.

Play tabletop games like a Muppet in The Land of Eem

Land of Eem emphasizes creativity and social interaction in a whimsical RPG setting, targeting players of all ages and encouraging storytelling over combat.

Storytelling to Success: How Chris Conidis Made Creativity Pay Off

Chris Conidis illustrates how blending storytelling with business can create a successful creative career.
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#tv-series

Apple's Best Post-Apocalyptic Show Finally Solves a Crucial Mystery

The mystery of the apocalypse enhances the narrative, culminating in a powerful reveal about a significant relic in the series' universe.

Squid Game Recap: Inner Circle

The episode emphasizes the rescue team's ineffectiveness amid an expanding moral dilemma among soldiers involved in the game.

Elsbeth Recap: Lady Macbeth's Accent

Elsbeth expands its storytelling in season two with a self-referential approach, humorously addressing actor dilemmas and the nuances of creative roles.

Apple's Best Post-Apocalyptic Show Finally Solves a Crucial Mystery

The mystery of the apocalypse enhances the narrative, culminating in a powerful reveal about a significant relic in the series' universe.

Squid Game Recap: Inner Circle

The episode emphasizes the rescue team's ineffectiveness amid an expanding moral dilemma among soldiers involved in the game.

Elsbeth Recap: Lady Macbeth's Accent

Elsbeth expands its storytelling in season two with a self-referential approach, humorously addressing actor dilemmas and the nuances of creative roles.
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#literature

The Plagiarism Plot Is Having a Moment. Copy That.

The classification of storylines is a long-standing tradition that raises important questions about originality in literature,

Hisham Matar: I learned English by listening to Jane Austen audiobooks'

Storytelling postpones death and changes perceptions of reality.
Literature profoundly transforms experiences and reveals deeper truths.
Great writers, like Hemingway, expose themselves through their craft.
Language acquisition can be a significant challenge but rewarding.

The Plagiarism Plot Is Having a Moment. Copy That.

The classification of storylines is a long-standing tradition that raises important questions about originality in literature,

Hisham Matar: I learned English by listening to Jane Austen audiobooks'

Storytelling postpones death and changes perceptions of reality.
Literature profoundly transforms experiences and reveals deeper truths.
Great writers, like Hemingway, expose themselves through their craft.
Language acquisition can be a significant challenge but rewarding.
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#television

David Lynch Forces Your Brain to Work Differently

David Lynch's storytelling is intuitive and uncanny, often demanding appreciation on his own unconventional terms.
His work transcends conventional narratives, creating unique viewer experiences.

The Pitt Recap: A Moment to Process

The Pitt's latest episode effectively combines chaos and emotional depth, leaving viewers both entertained and devastated.

The Best TV Valleys of 2024

Valleys in television are essential for storytelling, contrasting with peaks to provide depth, beauty, and emotional resonance.

The Sex Lives of College Girls Recap: Get Listed

The current season of The Sex Lives of College Girls lacks engaging character development and feels disconnected.

David Lynch Forces Your Brain to Work Differently

David Lynch's storytelling is intuitive and uncanny, often demanding appreciation on his own unconventional terms.
His work transcends conventional narratives, creating unique viewer experiences.

The Pitt Recap: A Moment to Process

The Pitt's latest episode effectively combines chaos and emotional depth, leaving viewers both entertained and devastated.

The Best TV Valleys of 2024

Valleys in television are essential for storytelling, contrasting with peaks to provide depth, beauty, and emotional resonance.

The Sex Lives of College Girls Recap: Get Listed

The current season of The Sex Lives of College Girls lacks engaging character development and feels disconnected.
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#documentary

TikTok vs YouTube: Which is Better for Filmmakers in 2025?

The first generative film challenged traditional editing approaches, emphasizing a modular style for storytelling.
Initial emotional engagement is crucial for effective editing in film.

7 Tips for Amazing Documentary Travel Photography

Effective travel photography tells a story, engages viewers, and requires planning and theme exploration.

TikTok vs YouTube: Which is Better for Filmmakers in 2025?

The first generative film challenged traditional editing approaches, emphasizing a modular style for storytelling.
Initial emotional engagement is crucial for effective editing in film.

7 Tips for Amazing Documentary Travel Photography

Effective travel photography tells a story, engages viewers, and requires planning and theme exploration.
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from designboom | architecture & design magazine
4 days ago

david lynch, master of the surreal and uncanny, passes away at 78

David Lynch profoundly influenced various creative fields, melding cinema with art and design through a surreal and abstract storytelling approach.
#community

Snuggle up for story time with 10 new picture books from 2024

Exploring new perspectives in children's literature enhances understanding of community and creativity.

Annual Soup & Hope speaker series to kick off Jan. 23 | Cornell Chronicle

The Soup & Hope speaker series fosters community through storytelling, highlighting diverse experiences and challenges faced by Cornell staff, faculty, and students.

Snuggle up for story time with 10 new picture books from 2024

Exploring new perspectives in children's literature enhances understanding of community and creativity.

Annual Soup & Hope speaker series to kick off Jan. 23 | Cornell Chronicle

The Soup & Hope speaker series fosters community through storytelling, highlighting diverse experiences and challenges faced by Cornell staff, faculty, and students.
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Take a seat for Staff Meal: Wedge's ode to the joy of collaboration and good grub

The project connects team members through storytelling, showcasing personal recipes and designs influence by vintage aesthetics.

This Designer Has A Wild Idea To Make Tech Companies Great Again - Tech Trading Cards - Yanko Design

Tech unboxing experiences have declined, but integrating collectible trading cards can reignite excitement and storytelling.

The Most Exciting Sci-Fi Sequel Of 2025 Teases A Complex New Enemy

Avatar: Fire and Ash introduces complex moral dilemmas, moving away from the simplistic good vs. evil narrative of previous films.

The duo behind a much-loved children's story have reunited for a new book

Helen Oxenbury and Michael Rosen collaborate on 'Oh Dear Look What I Got,' a whimsical new story book releasing in September, reflecting joy and surprise.

Every Star Wars TV Show, Ranked

The Star Wars universe has expanded significantly beyond films, notably through its TV series, which explore varied storytelling possibilities.
Not all Star Wars shows are essential, but some are becoming critical to the overall narrative, as evidenced by upcoming movie plotlines.

Honkai Star Rail 3.0 review: Horrible history and smart battle changes make this the strongest HSR update yet

HSR 3.0 features an engaging narrative that critiques authority and storytelling, with characters using manipulation to influence beliefs in a mythical setting.

Is it too early to say this genre-bender is one of my favorite books of 2025?

Nnedi Okorafor's 'Death of the Author' presents Zelu's transformative journey through identity, fame, and the power of storytelling in a complex societal landscape.
#diversity

Bafta film awards 2025: full list of nominations

The awards celebrated a diverse range of films, emphasizing innovative storytelling and the emergence of new cinema talents.

Breaking Down Barriers with Modern Conservationists

The conservationist narrative is evolving, emphasizing diverse perspectives and the stories of unique individuals in the field.

Bafta film awards 2025: full list of nominations

The awards celebrated a diverse range of films, emphasizing innovative storytelling and the emergence of new cinema talents.

Breaking Down Barriers with Modern Conservationists

The conservationist narrative is evolving, emphasizing diverse perspectives and the stories of unique individuals in the field.
morediversity

'Dynasty Warriors Origins': How Long to Beat and How to Get All Three True Endings

Dynasty Warriors: Origins offers a tighter story experience focusing on the rise of three kingdoms, with varied playtime depending on content explored.

Get ahead of the curve: 2025's top creative trends out now

Marketers must embrace human-centered storytelling to thrive in the rapidly evolving $480bn creator economy.

HBO's Most Exciting New Horror Series Just Got Way More Ambitious

The new trend in movies is the development of TV spinoffs by Warner Bros., exemplified by shows like The Penguin and It: Welcome to Derry.
#audience-engagement

How Does Amazon Deliver Branded Content People Want To Watch?

Amazon successfully forges branded content that engages audiences by integrating brands naturally into storylines, enhancing viewer experience.

How To Use Branded Content To Reach Your Audience (2024) - Shopify

Branded content effectively connects with audiences by focusing on storytelling and emotional engagement rather than direct sales.

Council Post: The ABCDE's Of AI And Its Impact On Media

Understanding your audience and their behaviors is crucial for effective storytelling and media strategy.
The ABCDE model aids communicators in crafting impactful narratives and campaigns.

How to Engage Your Audience in a Presentation Effectively

Engaging presentations require emotional and intellectual connection with the audience.
Utilize storytelling and visuals to simplify and captivate the audience.
Interactivity in presentations increases engagement and retention.

How Does Amazon Deliver Branded Content People Want To Watch?

Amazon successfully forges branded content that engages audiences by integrating brands naturally into storylines, enhancing viewer experience.

How To Use Branded Content To Reach Your Audience (2024) - Shopify

Branded content effectively connects with audiences by focusing on storytelling and emotional engagement rather than direct sales.

Council Post: The ABCDE's Of AI And Its Impact On Media

Understanding your audience and their behaviors is crucial for effective storytelling and media strategy.
The ABCDE model aids communicators in crafting impactful narratives and campaigns.

How to Engage Your Audience in a Presentation Effectively

Engaging presentations require emotional and intellectual connection with the audience.
Utilize storytelling and visuals to simplify and captivate the audience.
Interactivity in presentations increases engagement and retention.
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Netflix Has Created a New Global Addiction. Its Latest No. 1 Show Is a Perfect Example.

The Harlan Coben Netflix adaptations, while entertaining, may risk becoming formulaic with repetitive themes and familiar storytelling devices.
#cultural-criticism

The Top Twenty-five New Yorker Stories of 2024

The New Yorker is uniquely diverse, combining investigative reporting with cultural fiction and personal narratives, making it hard to categorize.

The Elusive Promise of the First Person

First person narrative allows engagement with multiple perspectives, highlighting the complexities of selfhood and storytelling.

The Top Twenty-five New Yorker Stories of 2024

The New Yorker is uniquely diverse, combining investigative reporting with cultural fiction and personal narratives, making it hard to categorize.

The Elusive Promise of the First Person

First person narrative allows engagement with multiple perspectives, highlighting the complexities of selfhood and storytelling.
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#film

Exclusive | 'Children of Men' and 'Harry Potter' filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron reveals his favorite movie

Cuarón's new short film is inspired by a real incident of an owl stuck in a Christmas tree, showcasing his storytelling roots.

The 53 Best Movies Under 90 Minutes

A well-told story in less than 90 minutes is sometimes more desirable than lengthy films.

Exclusive | 'Children of Men' and 'Harry Potter' filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron reveals his favorite movie

Cuarón's new short film is inspired by a real incident of an owl stuck in a Christmas tree, showcasing his storytelling roots.

The 53 Best Movies Under 90 Minutes

A well-told story in less than 90 minutes is sometimes more desirable than lengthy films.
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Until Dawn movie will tell new story with different characters

The live-action Until Dawn movie will present a new story with a different cast while honoring the spirit of the original game.
#entrepreneurship

How Founders Can Avoid the Deception Trap

Entrepreneurs must find a balance between storytelling and honesty to avoid the 'deception trap.'

Sales Is Storytelling: Here Are 5 Keys to Mastering It

Effective storytelling is a crucial skill that can empower entrepreneurs and their teams.

How Founders Can Avoid the Deception Trap

Entrepreneurs must find a balance between storytelling and honesty to avoid the 'deception trap.'

Sales Is Storytelling: Here Are 5 Keys to Mastering It

Effective storytelling is a crucial skill that can empower entrepreneurs and their teams.
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Where in Heaven and Hell and Eastern Europe Was 'Nosferatu' Filmed?

The film creatively combines real towns and visual effects to portray its setting, using authentic features from Lübeck and others.
#video-games

'Emio: The Smiling Man Producer' On How He Convinced Nintendo To Release One of The Darkest Games Ever

Emio is a narrative-driven game by Nintendo that explores dark themes, breaking the traditional family-friendly image associated with the company.

Everything We've Learned About Intergalactic, Naughty Dog's New Sci-Fi Adventure

Naughty Dog's new game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, follows a bounty hunter stranded on a mysterious planet with a rich narrative depth.

Marvel Rival's First Season Adds the Most Famous Superhero Family of All Time

Marvel Rivals' Season 1 introduces new heroes and story elements, enhancing gameplay and player experience.

How One Of Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Substories Sold Me On The Whole Franchise

The Yakuza series, now known as Like A Dragon, offers a unique blend of humor and deep emotional storytelling that resonates with players.

'Emio: The Smiling Man Producer' On How He Convinced Nintendo To Release One of The Darkest Games Ever

Emio is a narrative-driven game by Nintendo that explores dark themes, breaking the traditional family-friendly image associated with the company.

Everything We've Learned About Intergalactic, Naughty Dog's New Sci-Fi Adventure

Naughty Dog's new game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, follows a bounty hunter stranded on a mysterious planet with a rich narrative depth.

Marvel Rival's First Season Adds the Most Famous Superhero Family of All Time

Marvel Rivals' Season 1 introduces new heroes and story elements, enhancing gameplay and player experience.

How One Of Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Substories Sold Me On The Whole Franchise

The Yakuza series, now known as Like A Dragon, offers a unique blend of humor and deep emotional storytelling that resonates with players.
morevideo-games

66 days to establish a journal: I feel like I'm almost cheating death'

Creating habits simplifies life, allowing experiences to be easily recalled and enjoyed.
Maintaining a diary transforms fleeting moments into lasting memories.
#character-development

Yellowstone Finale Recap: Free Land

The series finale of Yellowstone ends comfortably predictable, lacking the emotional depth that audiences might have hoped for.
Character closures feel rushed and sideline the more compelling storylines, like Jamie's.

Silo Recap: Suffering from the Bends

The episode 'The Book of Quinn' diverges from initial expectations, focusing more on scattered plotlines than crucial backstory, thereby feeling stagnant.

Dexter: Original Sin Recap: Horsing Around

Dexter: Original Sin is connecting its storylines but struggles with consistency, especially compared to earlier seasons.

'Squid Game' Season 2 Review: A Thrilling Story Cut Short

Squid Game Season 2 struggles with pacing and fails to capture the same thrilling momentum as the first season.

Yellowstone Finale Recap: Free Land

The series finale of Yellowstone ends comfortably predictable, lacking the emotional depth that audiences might have hoped for.
Character closures feel rushed and sideline the more compelling storylines, like Jamie's.

Silo Recap: Suffering from the Bends

The episode 'The Book of Quinn' diverges from initial expectations, focusing more on scattered plotlines than crucial backstory, thereby feeling stagnant.

Dexter: Original Sin Recap: Horsing Around

Dexter: Original Sin is connecting its storylines but struggles with consistency, especially compared to earlier seasons.

'Squid Game' Season 2 Review: A Thrilling Story Cut Short

Squid Game Season 2 struggles with pacing and fails to capture the same thrilling momentum as the first season.
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Two 2025 films could be a triumph for sci-fi's best subgenre

Optimistic narratives about Superman and the Fantastic Four can still resonate despite contemporary cynicism.

Tales of the Arthurian Knights Review

Tales of the Arthurian Knights offers an immersive and strategic storytelling experience centered around the lore of Camelot, enhancing the original game's narrative structure.

Earth Defense Force 6 Is A Master Of Time Travel

Earth Defense Force 6 effectively integrates time travel into storytelling and gameplay, enhancing immersion beyond graphics.
#new-years-eve

Chrissie Russell: New Year's Eve sucks but I'm still glad for those awful nights out of my youth

Gen Z finds New Year's Eve less appealing, yet the disastrous nights out lead to memorable life stories.

Ring In 2025 With 12 Essential New Year's Eve Movies

New Year's Eve offers rich storytelling themes of endings, beginnings, and personal celebrations, contrasting with the more commercialized Christmas movie landscape.

Chrissie Russell: New Year's Eve sucks but I'm still glad for those awful nights out of my youth

Gen Z finds New Year's Eve less appealing, yet the disastrous nights out lead to memorable life stories.

Ring In 2025 With 12 Essential New Year's Eve Movies

New Year's Eve offers rich storytelling themes of endings, beginnings, and personal celebrations, contrasting with the more commercialized Christmas movie landscape.
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The Best of Metropolitan Diary 2024: The Readers Speak

Metropolitan Diary celebrates the unique stories of New Yorkers through reader engagement and personal anecdotes.

27 years ago, record holder for longest cutscene in a video game Hideo Kojima said that the "one thing" he didn't want in Metal Gear Solid was characters just "blabbering at each other for 4 or 5 minutes"

Hideo Kojima's perspective on cutscenes evolved from skepticism to embracing lengthy sequences, reflecting the changing narrative demands of video games.

Kieran Culkin on pranks, parenting and why his famous family doesn't need therapy: Us siblings, we're already cooked'

Kieran Culkin captivates in an interview with vibrant energy, storytelling, and self-reflection about his life and experiences.
from Inverse
3 weeks ago

5 Years Later, An Epic War Movie Outlived Its Biggest Flaw

The use of a 'single-take' approach in films like 1917 can overshadow narrative but also create a gripping experience.
from www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

A Kidnapping Story Inspired Readers to Tell Their Stories of Trauma

The article intertwines personal and collective trauma, revealing how stories connect individuals through shared experiences of adversity.

ADWEEK Reporters Share Their Favorite Stories of 2024

2024 has been a transformative year, showcasing the breadth of stories that reporters value, ranging from meaningful issues to personal celebrations.

Bob Dylan Broke Rules. 'A Complete Unknown' Follows Them.

The biopic of Bob Dylan fails to capture his uniqueness, succumbing to conventional storytelling despite an intriguing premise.
from State of the Planet
4 weeks ago

Reflecting on COP29 and the Need for Radical Collaboration

The power of storytelling shapes climate action by evolving norms and galvanizing audience engagement.

TBWA\Media Arts Lab pulls back the curtain on Apple's holiday ad

Apple's holiday campaigns effectively combine technology and storytelling, particularly highlighting the AirPods Pro 2's hearing aid feature and its significance for accessibility.

Sound Reporting, Second Edition, Coming in December

The book serves aspiring journalists, practicing journalists, and the public curious about NPR's journalistic practices.

Can the 'Sing Sing' Pay Equity Model Help Solve Indie Film's Woes?

Equity in storytelling is essential; participants in 'Sing Sing' share ownership of their narratives.

JJ Redick dishes on declining NBA ratings: This game should be celebrated'

JJ Redick believes negative media narratives are a primary reason for the NBA's declining TV ratings.

Nickel Boys' Director RaMell Ross On Reinventing the Very Act of Seeing

Flight symbolizes freedom and exploration for Ross after a significant project; it reflects on Black people's wider struggles with time and narrative.
#emotional-connection

Stories That Move, Messages That Stick: The Secret to Persuasive Marketing

Narrative transportation enhances storytelling in marketing, fostering emotional connections and influencing consumer behavior.

Council Post: The Power Of Storytelling: How To Craft Compelling Narratives

Effective storytelling is crucial for brands to connect emotionally and inspire loyalty in consumers.

The 31 Best Street Photography Quotes

Street photography powerfully memorializes complex moments, offering a timeless legacy and connection through the lens.

Stories That Move, Messages That Stick: The Secret to Persuasive Marketing

Narrative transportation enhances storytelling in marketing, fostering emotional connections and influencing consumer behavior.

Council Post: The Power Of Storytelling: How To Craft Compelling Narratives

Effective storytelling is crucial for brands to connect emotionally and inspire loyalty in consumers.

The 31 Best Street Photography Quotes

Street photography powerfully memorializes complex moments, offering a timeless legacy and connection through the lens.
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These are the hottest logo design trends coming your way in 2025 (and yes, we mention Jaguar)

Logo design is evolving beyond minimalism towards more meaningful and clever designs that embrace storytelling and human connection.

The subtle art of persuasion in presentations - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Understanding the psychology of persuasion is key to creating impactful presentations.

I Had the Most Hated Job in America. The Secret to It Will Never Leave Me.

Salesmanship can manifest in unexpected places, proving that charisma can influence even the most unlikely audiences.

The surprisingly corporate retail origin story behind 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer originated as a corporate marketing project, yet it resonates deeply with themes of outsider experiences and acceptance.
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