Superman, with a 75-year canon to draw upon, should be included in any curriculum that covers science fiction.
‘Superman: Unbound’ and Why There’s No Such Thing as the ‘Superhero Genre’
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‘Tales of the Night,’ ‘The Dark Knight Returns,’ and the Problem of Animation for Teens
January 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
What animation exists out there that’s regularly screened in schools or shelved in libraries that’s the equivalent of MG or YA lit—feature films (not TV shows) that speak to young people but not to “children”?
2012 Gift Guide for Pop Culture Geeks and Media Mavens
December 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Dark Knight screenplays, a Doctor Who board game, The Princess Bride, and a lot more…
‘The Dark Knight Returns’: Some Critical Thinking Questions
September 25, 2012 By 1 Comment
Here are some questions you can ask fans — questions designed to extend the critical thinking they’re most likely already engaged in…
Available Today: 2012’s Most Relevant Superhero Flick?
June 12, 2012 By 1 Comment
Do we require only good deeds from our heroes… or good hearts as well?
Dickens The Media King (1): Exploring Author “Longevity”
March 26, 2012 By
Authors who achieve long-lasting fame and admiration represent an easy—dare I say fun?—way to incorporate media lit objectives into core curriculum.
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