Justin Murphy
Hi, I'm Justin Murphy, a writer who's almost 25 years old, originally from Dothan, Alabama now living in the Orlando, Florida area. I took a break from Associated Content to focus on another round of novels and screenplays. But I will be returning soon to write articles on a certain topic I'm very interested in.
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Reflections on ''Dothan'' -- My First Published WorkThe young author chronicles his experiences getting his first work published at age 19, and the perspective he has seven years later.
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The Opening Scene to an Upcoming Novel Called 'Anger Always Flowers'Opening scene of my upcoming novel "Anger Always Flowers," which deals with a Sicilian imigrant avenging the death of Cajun lover at the hands of his former mob boss who resurfaces as a born-again televangelist.
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'The Rainmaker: Merlin Doesn't Live Here Anymore' ExcerptA sample chapter of the book -- now available at Amazon Kindle.
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Interview with Matt Balvanz on the Popularity of UFC/MMAInterview with Matt Balvanz Director of Analytics at Navigate Marketing on the popularity of UFC/MMA
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How Would Verne Gagne Have Done in MMA?An article on how wrestling legend Verne Gagne would have done in mixed martial arts.
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How Would Lou Thesz Have Done in MMA?An article speculating on how the legendary wrestler would have done in mixed martial arts.
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Interview with Catherine Aker on the Popularity of MMACatherine Aker heads Aker Consulting which represents MMA some related clients
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Interview with One Line Sports Agency Representative Adam RauchDiscussing the popularity of UFC/MMA.
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How the Big Networks Can Reboot PrimetimeHow ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX should compete in an era filled cable and digital outlets.
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Interview with Darren Campos on J.J. Abrams' Star Trek SequelInterview with truTV executive and Darren Campos on what he is privvy to in regards to the upcoming sequel to J.J. Abrams' iconic big screen reboot of the legendary franchise.
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Why People Love Cable Dramas on HBO and ShowtimeWhile the big broadcast networks are going for the cheap bottom line with reality shows, quality is being maintained on cable.
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Narz Part 1The first few pages of my short story Narz from the collection ''The Ancient Astronaut Files''
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The Last ScreenplayFrom my short story collection, The Young South
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The Orlando Theme ParksFrom short story collection, The Young South
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Passion Gone Too FarAn entry in Associated Content's Shakespearean Sonnet Contest
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Improving the Business Model for the Web Series Part 6A final overview of the current industry and where it is headed.
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Improving The Business Model For The Web Series Part 5Other issues plaguing web series at present.
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Improving The Business Model For The Web Series Part 4How do cable television dramas translate to the web series medium.
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Improving The Business Model For The Web Series Part 3Why animated web series often fair better than live action web series
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Improving The Business Model For The Web Series Part 2How extra money and using the old Saturday matinee serials as inspiration can improve the web series' standing in the industry.
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Improving the Business Model for the Web Series Part 1My brief experience working on a web series and the current issues faced in the medium.
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Chronicling the Development for Raiders of the Lost Ark Part 10A recap of a discussion about the film's ending and another involving a brief story conference between Kasdan, the film's originator, and a researcher.
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Chronicling the Development for Raiders of the Lost Ark Part 9Ideas for cliffhangers are discussed
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Chronicling the Deveopment for Raiders of the Lost Part 8More on the discussion between Lucas, Spielberg, and Kasdan
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Chronicling the Development for Raiders of the Lost Ark Part 7Recap of a discussion involving an aborted character who was supposed to be Indy's sidekick in the film.
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Chronicling the Development for Raiders of the Lost Ark Part 6Discussion of two subplots heavily condensed in the finished film.
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Chronicling the Development for Raiders of the Lost Ark Part 5Recap of Lucas, Spielerg, and Kasdan discussing other story possibilities for the film.
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Chronicling the Development for Raiders of the Lost Ark Part 4A recap of Lucas, Spielberg, and Kasdan discussing more about potential villains for the film, among other matters.
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Chronicling the Development for Raiders of the Lost Ark Part 3A recap involving a discussion about Indiana Jones' love interest.
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Chronicling the Development for Raiders of the Lost Ark Part 2A brief recap of character discussion for the film.
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Chronicling the Development for Raiders of the Lost Ark Part 1Opening cliff notes from a 1978 story conference between George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and Lawrence Kasdan.
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Demystifying the Creative Process Behind Star Wars Part 10Some final words on Star Wars and the development of its screenplay.
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Demystifying the Creative Process Behind Star Wars Part 9Continuing the process of how Star Wars made it through the drafts of its screenplay.
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Demystifying the Creative Process Behind Star Wars Part 8The second draft of the screenplay
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Demystifying the Creative Process Behind Star Wars Part 7Further exploring the rough draft of the screenplay for a cinema classic.
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Demystifying the Creative Process Behind Star Wars Part 6A brief description of the earliest draft of what would become one of the biggest summer blockbusters of all time.
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Demystifying the Creative Process Behind Star Wars Part 5More on the early story outlines for Star Wars.
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Demystifying the Creative Process Behind Star Wars Part 4Discussion of an early story outline for Star Wars called Journal of The Whills.
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Demystifying the Creative Process Behind Star Wars Part 3More on Star Wars' inspiration from Flash Gordon and The Hidden Fortress.
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Demystifying the Creative Process Behind Star Wars Part 2A few different claims regarding the origin of Star Wars.
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Demystifying the Creative Process Behind Star Wars Part 1For those of you who believe Star Wars was conceived as a film trilogy or used Joseph Campbell's Monomyth from the very start are sadly, sadly mistaken.
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The Wonders of Carrie Part 10The final installment and a look back.
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The Wonders of Carrie Part 9More On Where Are They Now?
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The Wonders of Carrie Part 8Stars of the horror film Carrie -- Where are they now?
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The Wonders of Carrie Part 7More on Brian DePalma's issues shooting the final scene.
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The Wonders of Carrie Part 6Issues Brian DePalma faced filming the climactic prom scene.
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The Wonders of Carrie Part 5More on Sissy Spacek's professionalism and the different versions of Carrie that have been shown on television.
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The Wonders of Carrie Part 4Other issues director Brian DePalma faced while making Carrie.
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The Wonders of Carrie Part 3Emerging filmmaker Brian DePalma takes his first steps to making his his first big film.
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The Wonders of Carrie Part 2The continual struggle of Stephen King to get published.
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The Wonders of Carrie Part 1A short article starting an investigative series probing the 1976 horror classic based on the Stephen King novel.
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Was the American Dream Too Much?An look at the failure of The American Dream in the last decade or so. While some question it was only an image to begin with.
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Apollo Creed the Man Who Motivated Rocky BalboaThe character who is the primary driving force behind the Rocky films.
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Excerpt from a Fan's Guide to Steven Spielberghttp://www.amazon.com/Fans-Guide-Steven-Spielberg-ebook/dp/B003B66EKK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268107595&sr=1-1
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The DiscoveryThe revelation Adam Hawthorne never wanted to find.
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Uncovering SecretsHawthorne discovers more details in the captive's notebook.
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Reading from the NotebookAfter the murdering the captive, Hawthorne learns about the screts he kept hidden.
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The InterrogationHawthorne asks the captive the question that has been on his mind since he saw the film about NASA's beta program.
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The CaptiveHawthorne and the other castaways find a mysterious individual on the island they don't believe.
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The NASA FilmAn old demonstration film answers Adam Hawthorne's questions, but he only comes away with more questions.
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The PyramidAdam Hawthorne discovers what's inside the pyramid on the island where he crashed.
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The Plane CrashAn astronaut's plane crashes en route to Houston, Texas where he discovers something he did not expect.
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Justin Murphy Amazon KindleThese books are now available at Amazon Kindle. -
Everyone Loves a Scandal Sample Chapterhttp://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=node%3D154606011&field-keywords=Justin+Murphy&x=16&y=22 -
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The DepartureThe saga between Nick and Jake Reardon and the scientists come to an end.
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Write a Short Story Every Day: Is that Even Possible Anymore?A look at how the business cycle of publishing and film and television has deviated from the short story.
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The Attempted RunAfter their attempt to leave the haunted house, things reach a standstill between Nick and Jake and the scientists.
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Robert Bloch's PsychoThe novel that inspired the classic Hitchcock film.
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The Science ExperimentNick Reardon discovers scientists are doing experiments on his brother.
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September 11, 2011 -- Who is Going to Talk?On the tenth anniversary of 9/11, who will come forward about the tragedy?
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Who Screwed Conan? NBC or Leno?An examination of the current debacle surrounding late night television.
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Ideas for a LOST SpinoffDisney/ABC has expressed interest in a spinoff of their hit series. Here are some ideas.
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Revelations from the DiaryNick has lost his little brother and desperately tries to find him.
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Tough Times for Young ScreenwritersThe issues young screenwriters face since the WGA strike and the recession.
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The ArrivalNick Reardon and his little brother Jake enter an old abandoned house with many secrets. -
A New Beginning?Derringer is unsure of what the future holds when a new President is elected.
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Why Aren't Early Rock Songs Included in the Great American Songbook?An Ugly Omission From The Great American Songbook And Why It Is Important.
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Autism: A True StoryA third person account of the author and his family's struggle with his brother's autism.
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Illegal AliensJobs on Earth have been outsourced to Martians.
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The DeserterThe truth about The President's military service.
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Santa's SlayA haiku about Christmas Eve.
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If Stephen King Were a New Author in This DecadeHow Stephen King would have had to operate in the publishing industry if he were a more recent author.
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Wrath of the HurricaneThe chaos that results when a hurricane hits Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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The Ultimate BetrayalThe worst kind of betrayal by the U.S. Government has been discovered.
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The Earth-Martian WarThe attack on The Statue of Liberty and the counter attack on Mars, leads to an unecessary war.
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Fighting BackEarth launches a counterattack on Mars.
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Interview with Legendary Wrestling Referee James BeardAn interview with legendary wrestling referee James Beard.
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The Statue of Liberty Has FallenAn unexpected attack happens on one America's biggest landmarks.
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How Harry Potter Changed Children's LiteratureAn overview of how author J.K. Rowling and her magical creation changed the way children and adults alike view children's book.
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The Retro BombA two page sample of my latest novel The Retro Bomb
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Speech Delay and AutismWhy speech delay might be an early indicator of Autism.
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Inside the Life of Richard Bachman: Stephen King's Alter EgoAn article discussing Stephen King's novels under pen name Richard Bachman.
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Stephen King and the Importance of Randall FlaggAn overview on the evolution and the story behind Stephen King's classic villain.
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Stephen King Characters with Supernatural AbilitiesAn overview of the writer's popular characters and their abilities from the novels.
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Why Orlando is Best for All GenerationsAn overview of why Orlando would be the best destination for grandparents and grandchildren.
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Stephen King Themes: Youth Vs. MaturityThe comparison and contrast between King's ''hot'' works regarding youth and the loss of innocence vs. the ''cold'' works that are more mature and deal with the life of a writer.
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Stephen King Story Locations: Castle Rock Vs. DerryComparing and contrasting characters and situations from two stories in King's two most prominent locales.
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The Most Overlooked City in the SouthOrlando, Florida is not often considered apart of The South. Even though its in one of the southern most states.
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The Battle for Health CareA short overview of our health care crisis.
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The Wartime PrometheusA military doctor revives a soldier from the dead.
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Depression at Full MoonA man makes a transformation during dire financial times.
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The Jazz AgeA mysterious man invites a beautiful woman to a speakeasy
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The Ford Automotive TragedyA Ford assembly line mechanic forsees a terrible accident.
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Accident at Kitty HawkThe historic Wright Bros. takes a turn for the worse.
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The Truth About BestsellersThe hard road Stephen King and others have taken to to get where they are.
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The Domestic GoddessA revealing look at why Roseanne Conner is one of the most defining characters in television history.
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Sports Movies that Speak to the Human SpiritSports movies that are more than just athletic competition.
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'The Jay Leno Show': The Night that Changed TelevisionA short overview of The Jay Leno Show's premiere on NBC and how it will affect the big three networks.
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The Cynical BombA depressed man worn down by life sits next to a bomb.
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The Red VirusAn epidemic breaks out and a man is stuck with his two nephews.
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The Post Watergate Football DilemmaAfter the Wategate, a sports columnist covers a college football game for the state championship with enchanted results.
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The Vietnam ParadoxA man wishes his son home from Vietnam, yet gets three surprises he never bargained for.
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Earth Vs. The RussiansA Russian boy fends off flying suacers in a 1950's American suburb.
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Disney Buying Marvel: The Shot Heard Round the WorldA look at how Disney and Marvel can benefit each other if this merger is done right.
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Competing with Vince McMahonA hypothetical articl about what should happen if there was a second national promotion on a mainstream to provide an alternative to WWE.
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Ric Flair Vs. Ricky Steamboat: The Legendary FeudAn article about a series of wrestling matches that are still talked about to this day.
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The Loss of ImaginationAn analysis on why the public may have lost its sense of wonder.
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Wrestlers Who Saved Their Money....And Those Who Didn'tAn article about a wrestler who knew when to leave and one who is still in the right past his prime.
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The Greatest Star Trek Tie in Novel that Will Never HappenA potential idea for a Star Trek tie in novel that may never see the light of day because of Paramount and Simon and Schuster's outdated submission policy.
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How to Save the Big Screen Remake of DallasIdeas on how to save the otherwise troubled big screen remake of the legendary 1980's TV Series.
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An Interview with Les Thatcher, Iconic Professional WrestlerAn in depth interview with one of wrestling's most multi-faceted personalities, Les Thatcher.
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Interview with Thom RacinaInterview with the bestselling author and legendary soap writer
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What Took Hollywood so Long to Explore AtlantisAn article discussing why it took Hollywood so long to do a successful film about the age old myth.
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Unraveling the Hero's JourneyAn article about the cliche form of storytelling known as The Hero's Journey, and how it could be re-evaluated to bring forth something different.
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What If David Lynch Produced a Show for HBO or Showtime?An article about how the artsy filmmaker and creator of Twin Peaks could have much larger success with a television series on cable. -
Reviving the WesternHow the Western could be revived in a more realistic fashion
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Alfred Hitchcock: His British Films Vs. His American FilmsMany who see the American films of Alfred Hitchcock believe it is the technique of a master European filmmaker at work. -
The J.J. Abrams Mythology: A Rehash of the Stephen King Universe?An analysis and comparison between J.J. Abrams and Stephen King's works.
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''The Wrestling Pro'' Leon BaxterA U.S.Navy and Deputy Sheriff at The Houston County Sheriff's Department named Leon Baxter made his professional wrestling debut. -
Superman Vs. Batman: The MovieA brief analysis of the Superman vs. Batman film which was planned for 2004, the problems which caused its downfall and a suggestion which could revive it.
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British Blues and California SunshineAn article about one of the biggest bands of all time and all the lineup changes they experienced.