"Do you like scary movies?" With just four simple words, the Scream franchise didn't just launch a conversation—it launched a revolution. When that iconic phone call crackled through theater speakers in December 1996, audiences had no idea they were witnessing the birth of a new kind of horror film, one that would turn the genre … Continue reading How Scream’s Meta Humor Changed Horror Forever
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The Jeff Winger Speech: Deconstructing a Community Trope
Ah, the Jeff Winger speech. It's as much a part of Community as paintball episodes, pop culture references, and Abed's meta-commentary. If you're reading this, chances are you're already familiar with the smooth-talking, snarky lawyer-turned-student who could talk his way out of (or into) just about anything. But have you ever stopped to consider just … Continue reading The Jeff Winger Speech: Deconstructing a Community Trope
The Confusing Middle 