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Fictionphile

Lover of Fiction in All Forms

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December 19, 2021

In this episode of The Fictionphile Podcast, we cover some of the highlights from the past week, including news about Spider-Man: No Way Home, Ghostbusters, and adaptations coming to Netflix and Amazon.

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In this episode of The Fictionphile Podcast, we cover some of the highlights from the past week, including news about Anne Rice, The Eternals, and The Game of the Year Awards.

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December 5, 2021

In this episode of The Fictionphile Podcast, we cover some of the highlights from the past week, including news about Spider-Man, Game of Thrones, and The Avengers.

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Good day, fellow fiction lovers. I’m Jason Boyd, and you’re listening to The Fictionphile Podcast. Today, we’ll cover some of the highlights from the past...

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November 28, 2021

In this episode of The Fictionphile Podcast, we cover some of the highlights from the past week, including news about Encanto, Doctor Who, and the passing of a musical theatre legend.

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Good day, fellow fiction lovers. I’m Jason Boyd, and you’re listening to The Fictionphile Podcast. Today, we’ll cover some of the highl...

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November 21, 2021

In this episode of The Fictionphile Podcast, we cover some of the highlights from the past week, including news about Black Panther, Ghostbusters, and Lethal Weapon.

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Good day, fellow fiction lovers. I’m Jason Boyd, and you’re listening to The Fictionphile Podcast. Today, we’ll cover some of the highlights from the past week. So, wi...

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November 3, 2020

Ahoy, Fictionphile Fans. Welcome to the Fictionphile News Round-Up for Nov. 2, 2020. My name is Corrine Asbell, and I’m the Managing Editor of fictionphile.com.

We’re trying a bit of a new format. Don’t worry, the podcast style you know and–maybe love–has not gone away. We’re just planning on sneaking in a new format like this one here and there. 

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In this episode of the Fictionphile Podcast, the crew analyzes why the movie The Shining is a work of art. Topics include the genius of Stanley Kubrick, the genius of Jack Nicholson, and a lively debate on whether The Shining counts as a horror film.

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In this episode of the Fictionphile Podcast, the crew analyzes why the movie Alien (1979) is a work of art. Topics include the character of Ripley, the practical special effects, and the tense horror effects employed.

Alien is a science fiction classic directed by Ridley Scott and produced by Gordon Carroll, David Giler, and Walter Hill. Its horror-sci-fi hybrid script was written by Dan O’Bannon based on a story by O’B...

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In this episode of the Fictionphile Podcast, the crew analyzes why the comic book Preacher is a work of art. Topics include the analysis of masculinity, its rollicking debauchery, and whether it’d ever fly today.

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In this episode of the Fictionphile Podcast, the crew analyzes why the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is a work of art. Topics include the innovative animation styles, the fantastic introduction to Miles Morales, and the return to form for Spider-Man storytelling.

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In this episode of the Fictionphile Podcast, the crew analyzes why the Scott Pilgrim comic book series is a work of art. Topics include the merger of style and pathos, the intense action, and the pointed draw on nostalgia.

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In this episode of the Fictionphile Podcast, the crew analyzes why The Dark Knight Rises is a work of art. Topics include the unanimous love of Tom Hardy, the complicated but timely plot, and the fandom dividing ending.

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In this episode of the Fictionphile Podcast, the crew analyzes why The Dark Knight is a work of art. Topics include the incredible action, amazing score, and the irreplaceable Heath Ledger.

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In this episode of the Fictionphile Podcast, the crew analyzes why Batman Begins is a work of art. Topics include the artistic directing, true-to-comics story line, and the beginning of a new age of superhero movies.

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In this episode of the Fictionphile Podcast, the crew analyzes why The Shawshank Redemption is a work of art. Topics include the incredibly acting, overall directing and writing, and the intimately human themes.

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In this episode of the Fictionphile Podcast, the crew analyzes why Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) is a work of art. Topics include the time capsule nature of the nostalgia one feels looking back at it, the archetypal nature of the team, and the amazing animatronics/special effects.

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In this episode of the Fictionphile Podcast, the crew analyzes why The Fifth Element is a work of art. Topics include the delicious dose of campy, the great performances, and the the riveting action.

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In this episode of the Fictionphile Podcast, the crew analyzes why The Killing Joke is a work of art. Topics include the writing of Alan Moore, the dichotomy and similarities of Batman and Joker, and the unfortunately scenes added to the animated adaptation.

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In this episode of the Fictionphile Podcast, the crew analyzes why Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV) is a work of art. Topics include the mix of comedy/action/drama, the messages of female empowerment, and the revolutionary writer’s room.

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In this episode of the Fictionphile Podcast, the crew analyzes why Final Fantasy 7 is a work of art. Topics include the mature tone, the themes and ideas, and innovative gameplay.

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