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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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

MICHAEL DANTE DiMARTINO