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MICHAEL DANTE DiMARTINO


Man of Steel: Why the Story of Superman Still Matters
I thought Superman’s time had long past. And I didn’t expect to enjoy the new movie as much as I did. How can there be anything...
mikedimartino
Jun 18, 20133 min read
Violence and story
Following the Aurora shooting, Gangster Squad’s release was delayed and a scene in which a shooting occurred in a movie theater was...
mikedimartino
Apr 22, 20133 min read


Can old stories help us navigate the future?
Sketchnotes for “The Great Cauldron of Story” with Maria Tatar (Photo credit: On Being) In this fascinating interview with Krista...
mikedimartino
Mar 17, 20133 min read
Argo: Story saves the day
Quick disclaimer — if you have adverse reactions to spoilers, then you might not want to read on. I finally watched Argo this weekend....
mikedimartino
Mar 11, 20132 min read
Resonating Stories
How is a story able to draw you in, capture your imagination, and keep you coming back for more? Why do we get addicted to marathoning...
mikedimartino
Feb 28, 20132 min read
What is a Story?
In the book Winning The Story Wars, author Jonah Sachs defines a story this way: “Stories are a particular type of human communication...
mikedimartino
Feb 21, 20133 min read
The Academy Awards: Why the best picture nominees should make Hollywood take note
The Academy Awards are next week, and looking over the list of best picture nominees, I’m surprised I’ve actually seen a majority of the...
mikedimartino
Feb 17, 20133 min read
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